Rapper Real Boston Richey’s in deep trouble. He’s facing a felony family violence charge after his girlfriend, Tatiana Chanell, accused him of choking her at least 20 times during a brutal two-hour ordeal. The allegations stem from a March 30, 2025, incident outside Houston’s Sekai nightclub—and it’s way darker than the viral phone-snatching clip suggested. Here’s the messy breakdown.
What Went Down
Per court docs from The Neighborhood Talk, it started with Richey grabbing Tatiana’s phone outside Sekai—caught on video that blew up online. But Tatiana says it didn’t stop there. She claims Richey forced her into a car, trapped her, and choked her repeatedly while knowing she was two months pregnant. Each choke lasted 6-10 seconds, she says—enough to knock her out multiple times, leave her gasping, and make her vomit. Two others were in the car, but it took a mutual friend stepping in to finally stop it.
The Charges
Tatiana’s pressing charges for felony family violence—specifically “Assault Family Violence – Impeding Breathing,” a serious rap tied to strangulation cases. She alleges Richey even threatened her life, saying, “If you call the police, I might as well kill you.” Filed docs are below if you want the raw details.
Age Drama Resurfaces
This isn’t Richey’s first brush with controversy. Last year, rumors flew that Tatiana was underage when they got together. X posts claimed the 28-year-old rapper was with her “way before she turned legal,” sparking pedophile accusations. Richey hit back on a February 2024 livestream, insisting, “This girl 23,” while chilling on a boat with her—no proof offered. But Tatiana’s January birthday shoot, complete with a “legal” cake, hinted she’d just hit 18. Her mom jumped in on Instagram: “Why y’all so pressed about my daughter? Y’all weird AF. Y’all don’t know shit about her, and I ain’t clearing nothing up!”
Where It Stands
Richey’s been quiet since the charges dropped on April 5. The investigation’s rolling, and if convicted, he could face years in prison. Tatiana’s reportedly shaken, staying with family to recover. This adds to Richey’s rocky rep—past claims of revenge porn and trafficking arrests haven’t helped. Will he beat this in court? Too early to tell.
