Rapper Boosie breaks down after a familiar face interrupted him on the Morning Show: 'I’m going to cry'

Teachers can leave a mark that lasts far beyond the classroom. And we all have that one teacher whose belief in us and words of encouragement shape who we become. That impact was on full display when Louisiana rapper Boosie reunited with the teacher who made all the difference in his life. According to Louisiana First News, Boosie, whose real name is Torence Hatch Jr., was promoting his annual Boosie Bash event on the Louisiana First Morning Show when he was unexpectedly surprised by Ms. Anderson, his favorite grade school teacher. @mymixtapez shared this surprise visit on X.

The moment she walked into the studio, Boosie immediately covered his face and said, "I know I’m going to cry," before reaching out to embrace her. The surprise was coordinated by morning anchor Sydney Simone and members of the sales team, including Liz Pendarvis, whose mother just happens to be Ms. Anderson. When Boosie first visited the station in 2024, Liz had arranged a video call between the two after realizing the connection. This year, they decided to bring Ms. Anderson in person. Boosie was clearly emotional. It had been nearly two decades since they last saw each other, a chance encounter at a CVS back in 2006, according to Louisiana First News.

Ms. Anderson had made a lasting impression on him by believing in him before anyone else did. He had once written a poem in her class that she cherished so much that she kept it framed in her classroom until her retirement. Ms. Anderson, a former "Teacher of the Year" nominee, began teaching in the early ’90s at McKinley High School and later moved to Broadmoor High before finishing her career at Zachary High. Her daughter shared that she was the kind of teacher who welcomed all students without judgment and led with compassion. The emotional reunion touched many across social media and people on X could not help but express their emotions. @vgrasta00 wrote, "We all had that one teacher that really gave a damn." 

@OutlawCowboyNFL noted, "If anyone ever says teachers aren’t making a difference out there, show them this. You can tell by Boosie’s reaction that lady means the world to him." @Echo_The_Light added, "A lot of us had that ONE that loved us like we were their own." @themoe85 wrote, "Glad he was able to reunite with one of his favorite teacher[s]. That [was] awesome. I can see he was emotional and happy to see her." Some recalled their stories with their favorite teachers. 

@YaGurlWoo said, "I remember seeing my old 4th-grade teacher and she was going to give me the old grade book but didn’t have time to stay somehow. I hope she’s fine, I loved my teacher dearly." @squidszn4 added, "This is beautiful. My apologies for making this moment abt me, but this reminds me of my 2nd grade teacher Mrs.Trucks. She kept me going." @LoufactsIGB chimed in, "Shoutout to my 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Owen. She always checked on me and told me I was gonna be special." The reunion was also reshared by Boosie on Instagram (@boosieig2024) with the caption, "SAW MY FAVORITE TEACHER TODAY AND I CRIED LIKE A BABY. I love her so much. She always believed in me."