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Rapper B.G. Was Ordered To Have All Future Songs Approved By The Government — How Did We Get Here?

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Last year, Louisiana rapper B.G. was released from federal prison after serving a 10-year stint for illegal gun possession. However, a new report today suggests that he won’t be returning to business as usual right away. According to The Guardian and other sources, it turns out the onetime Hot Boy must now submit his songs for approval before release as a condition of his parole.

US district court judge Susie Morgan issued the ruling as a sort of compromise with prosecutors, who wanted the rapper barred from putting out any music “promoting and glorifying future gun violence/murder.” Instead, Morgan ruled that he must turn his lyrics over to the government prior to putting out or promoting any songs he planned to use them in, and may be asked to change them should they fall short of “the goals of rehabilitation.”

B.G. was originally signed to Cash Money Records as a member of the group Hot Boys, which also boasted Lil Wayne and Juvenile among its members (Turk was the fourth member, but for some reason, a lot of people seem to forget Turk). B.G.’s biggest hit was the slang-spawning “Bling Bling” (featuring all the other members of Hot Boys, as well as Mannie Fresh and Cash Money founder Birdman, then going by Baby). However, he was arrested in 2009 after being pulled over by New Orleans police, who found three guns after searching his SUV. Two had been reported stolen.

In December 2011, B.G. pled guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice, resulting in a 14-year sentence. He was released last September, but was arrested in March for parole violations after he performed at a concert in Las Vegas, Nevada with Boosie and released a mixtape with Gucci Mane, Choppers & Bricks. Prosecutors said this constituted associating with known felons, and censured his lyrics on the tape.

Rap fans have criticized the news on Twitter, saying it violates B.G.’s freedom of speech. The legal treatment of rap lyrics has come under scrutiny in the wake of high-profile trials like the racketeering case against Young Thug, which alleges the Atlanta rapper participated in gang activity purely based on lyrics mentioning alleged gang “YSL” — which is also the name of his record label. Such practices have prompted some lawmakers to introduce legislation specifically protecting rap music from prosecution.

B.G. Ordered To Turn Over New Songs To His Probation Officer

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As a part of his supervised release, Hot Boys vet B.G. must turn in all of his song lyrics to his probation officer before he records them as songs in the studio, according to reports.

B.G. was released from prison last year after serving twelve years in federal prison for firearms possession and obstruction of justice convictions in 2012. Earlier this year, the government claimed that he glorified a life a crime in the songs that he dropped after getting out of prison. He was also accused of associating with known felons after dropping songs with Gucci Mane and Boosie Badazz.

In a new filing obtained by HipHopDX on Tuesday (July 2), the court ruled he did not violate his probation with any of the aforementioned actions, but he now must get written approval from his probation officer before working with convicted felons. United States District Judge Susie Morgan called the government’s attempt to censor B.G.’s lyrics “unconstitutional”, but she did grant the government the right to look at his lyrics in advance. The judge said that if the state had any objections, prosecutors could attempt legal action.

“To address the legitimate concerns expressed by the Government, the Court will impose a special condition that the Defendant provide the United States Probation Office with a copy of the lyrics of any song he writes, in advance of his production or promotion of such song, and that those lyrics be shared with the Government,” the court document reads. “At that time, the Government may, if it deems necessary and appropriate, file another motion for leave to file a rule to show cause why the Defendant’s conditions of supervised release should not be modified because the Defendant’s conduct is inconsistent with the goals of rehabilitation.”

“I ran into a hiccup with my little situation,” he said on IG Live, about his recent probation issues. “I’ma get past it. I need y’all to know that I definitely didn’t jump out there and do nothing that I ain’t have permission to do. It was just a lapse in communication.”

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BG’s Legal Issues Spell Trouble For Cash Money Millionaires Reunion

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BG has had a less-than-ideal career. The rapper broke through as a core member of Cash Money Millionaires in the 1990s, and even scored a solo hit with “Bling Bling.” Unfortunately, legal troubles followed. BG pled guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm and served prison time from 2012 to 2023. The rapper has been hyping up a Cash Money Millionaires reunion since he got out. But his legal complications may prove to be the thing that keeps the reunion from actually coming together.

BG, real name Christopher Dorsey, has had the lyrical content of his music restricted. Court documents reveal that BG was released on the condition that he submit lyrics to a probation officer before releasing any songs. This was ordered by Judge Susie Morgan, according to The Guardian. BG’s lawyers tried to contest this condition on the grounds that it violates First Amendment rights. Morgan claimed that the decision was made to keep BG from “promoting and glamorizing gun violence and murder” in his music. This is an issue for a prospective Cash Money reunion. The glamorization of gun violence and murder is a huge part of the group’s M.O.

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BG Has Appealed His Lyrical Restrictions In Court

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Rappers Birdman (Bryan Christopher Williams), Juvenile (Terius Gray), Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.), B.G. (Christopher Noel Dorsey) and Mannie Fresh (Byron Otto Thomas) of Cash Money Millionaires poses for photos after rehearsals for their performance on ‘The Jenny Jones Show’ in Chicago, Illinois in August 2000. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)

BG criticized Morgan’s decision, according to The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate. “I just feel like Christopher Dorsey and BG are two different people,” he explained to judge. “It’s basically like telling Robert De Niro he can’t make any mob movies. The rapper went on to reference the intentionally of his music. “I just did a hard 12 and a half years,” he noted. “In no way am I glorifying. I’m just being creative from coming up in a messed-up environment. I’m just rapping about what I know.” Judge Morgan has yet to make a ruling on BG’s appeal.

BG’s future with Cash Money Millionaires hangs in the balance. The rapper planned to reunite with the group at Essence Festival in July. If he’s legally prohibited from spitting his old lyrics, however, he will be forced to sit out the performance. BG would also be forced to change the subject matter of his upcoming album. The rapper reunited with Birdman and Juvenile in the studio in April, and told Instagram followers that he scored a collaboration with Lil Wayne. “Weezy sent me the verse back for the album,” he stated. “I told him I wanted the mixtape Weezy. He gave me the mixtape Weezy.” We hope BG is able to match “mixtape Weezy” without suffering legal consequences.

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B.G. Might Have To Send His Lyrics To A Probation Officer For Approval

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B.G. was welcomed back with open arms by the hip-hop community last September. He served a 120-month long sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm and obstruction of justice. However, after being reinstated, he has been slipping up. He was arrested in Las Vegas for performing with Boosie Badazz without the necessary written approval required under his parole for self-employment activities. Additionally, his collaboration with Gucci Mane, Choppers & Bricks, was another violation, as he is he is not allowed to work with convicted felons. Furthermore, his lyrics in his recent songs and videos are going against the goals of his release, which is to be a law-abiding citizen. Because of all of this B.G. could have to submit lyrics to his probation officer going forward.

According to an exclusive feature from AllHipHop, the Hot Boys band mate will soon have to appear in court to potentially modify his supervised release conditions. The changes could be quite drastic depending on how these hearings go. As we mentioned the lyrics are a focal point here, as B.G. could have to provide a copy of them. Furthermore, they will not be released to the public without the rapper’s consent or a court order. Only the government and his officer will have access to them.

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B.G. Could Need Probation Officer Approval For More Than Just Lyrics

This could also extend beyond just B.G.’s own material. He will not be allowed to associate or work with previously convicted felons without obtaining written approval from the court. It is up to B.G. to determine whether or not they are as such and he could be prohibited from any self-employment gigs. Additionally, he would need to receive approval from the court to travel outside the District of Nevada​, which is where he is being watched over. Finally, if these changes are put in place and he violates them again, he could go back to prison.

What are your thoughts on B.G. facing the possibility of needing a probation officer’s approval for lyrics? Do you think this is getting out of hand, or is this being gone about the right way? How serious of a drawback is this for the former Hot Boys MC? Do you think he will be able to stay out of his own way going forward, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding B.G. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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BG Teases Upcoming Lil Wayne Collab: “He Gave Me Mixtape Weezy”

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BG is back! The New Orleans rapper has been out of the spotlight for a long time, but he appears to be hard at work on a comeback album. The most exciting possibility of the B.G. comeback, of course, is an opportunity to hear him rhyme alongside fellow Hot Boys members like Juvenile and Lil Wayne, which is evidently in the works! B.G. hyped up his album during recent Instagram Live, and he confirmed that he’s been in touch with Wayne about a collaboration.

B.G. told Instagram Live viewers that he not only has a Wayne verse in hand for his album, but that he was able to coax out a classic performance from the Young Money mogul. “Weezy sent me the verse back for the album,” he noted. “I told him I wanted the mixtape Weezy. He gave me the mixtape Weezy.” The “Bling Bling” rapper went on to hype up the Hot Boys reunion tour, which does not yet have a legit start date. “We got this tour coming up, this reunion tour,” he claimed. “It’s definitely on the way. Fresh, Suga Slim and Weezy.”

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B.G. Hyped Up The Hot Boys Reunion Tour

B.G.’s confidence regarding the tour is encouraging. However, it does contradict what fans have been told about the tour from Juvenile. In March 2024, Juve told TMZ that the reunion has been put on hold due to tensions between various Hot Boys members. “No negativity for me, no negativity for me, man,” he explained. “You know, with me, I always say it’s gon’ happen. It’s gon’ happen… Time heals. We gotta let ’em simmer down a little bit, and, trust me, it’s happening.”

The delay may actually benefit B.G. given his recent legal troubles. The rapper was behind bars from 2012 to 2023, but a recent probation violation could result in him being locked back up. He addressed the situation during the aforementioned Instagram Live. “I ran into a hiccup with my little situation,” he noted. Still, B.G. is confident that he will be able to sort it out and get his career back on track. “I’ma get past it,” he added. “I need y’all to know that I definitely didn’t jump out there and do nothing that I ain’t have permission to do. It was just a lapse in communication.”

Read More: Boosie Badazz And B.G. Celebrate His Release From Prison On “BG Free / My Dawg”

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Kevin Gates On B.G.: “He Taught Me Damn Near Everything I Know” 

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Kevin Gates continues to prove why he’s HIM.

Most recently, the Louisana rapper went viral all over the internet and social media about how snug his jeans were, which he wore for his headlining show at The Novo in Los Angeles. If that’s not enough, he went straight to the gym following the concert, working out in those same jeans and even adding a fedora/hat to the equation.

Kevin Gates recently unveiled his new album titled The Ceremony, which we had the pleasure of attending his album listening in Los Angeles. Kevin has been on tour promoting the project, which hails the fan favorite “Yonce Freestyle” featuring B.G. and Sexxy Red.

The Source had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Gates backstage after the show to discuss what worked for him in his sobriety, his relatoinship with B.G., and how Sexxy Red landed on the song.

I met you at the Escape Room hella years ago.

I remember, but I don’t remember because I was on drugs. I was on drugs then. I was depressed, I wasn’t happy then.

I’m actually an addict. What is the #1 thing that worked for you when it came to getting sober? 

I had to be honest with myself, and it’s something that a lot of people don’t like to do. I looked in the mirror and told myself: “Kevin, you a bitch and you pussy.” Because you care about a drug more than you care about your own self, your own health, your own thoughts, your own everything. I was honest with myself, I don’t need nobody to come pat me on my ass and say, “Hey, it’s okay. The first step is admitting.” Man fuck that! I admit it to myself every time, I can’t find it. 

I feel you, and I hear you say that rehab for quitters. But I don’t think a lot of people have the mental strength you do. 

I just couldn’t do it. Whenever I was withdrawing off opioids and stuff like that, I just started taking — like the old people used to take hot boiling water and put nutmeg in it. When they put nutmeg in it, they put a little bit of honey and it’ll get the withdrawals. It’ll kill all of the itching, or they’ll take water with lemon and detox themselves like that. You’re going throw up, you’re going through all that, but it’s a fight. It’s supposed to be tough for a reason, because if it ain’t rough, it ain’t us.. Adversity is what builds character.

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“Yonce Freestyle” is my shit. How did that song with B.G. and Sexyy Red come about and how excited were you when B.G. got released from prison?

Me and B.G hadn’t seen each other in 13 or 14 years before he was incarcerated. Him and Boobie — I don’t know if you know Boobie, but that’s my OG. I come up under him, he taught me damn near everything I know. I hate to say this on camera, but Boobie was my babysitter when I was young. That’s what you call a person that takes care of you when you’re a kid? Yeah, my babysitter. He gon’ get mad if I say that, but he taught me a lot. He raised a lot of people in the neighborhood. Him and B.G. had a great relationship and we all know each other. We all from the same city.

How did Sexyy Red get on the song?

She knows somebody, this is before I met her. Somebody sent her the song saying that she would’ve been hard on it. I heard the verse and was like goddamn! 

She killed that shit.

Yeah, she’s a monster.
Is there a video coming? You guys gotta make one.
I think I’ma try. I’ma contact my people and put something together.

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B.G. Faces Possible Return to Prison for Parole Violation After Vegas Performance

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Former Hot Boys rapper B.G. finds himself in legal trouble once again, as reports emerge suggesting that he could be headed back to prison for violating his parole. According to a report from The Guardian published on Saturday, B.G., also known as Christopher Noel Dorsey, may face consequences for his performance alongside Boosie BadAzz at a concert in Las Vegas this past February.

The Guardian’s report indicates that B.G. was arrested last Wednesday in Las Vegas, where he currently resides, and was subsequently released on his own recognizance. However, his troubles are far from over, as he now faces a federal court date in New Orleans related to his parole violation.

OG Freeze, a friend of B.G., took to his YouTube channel on Thursday to provide fans with an update on the rapper’s situation. Freeze confirmed that B.G. had been released from jail but emphasized that he still faces legal proceedings for the parole violation.

“The man [has] come home, doing his little thing, he ain’t bothering nobody…just trying to get his life back on track,” Freeze stated in the video, expressing support for B.G.’s efforts to move forward positively.

The crux of B.G.’s parole violation appears to stem from his failure to obtain prior written approval before entering into self-employment, as mandated by the conditions of his supervised release from prison. The performance with Boosie at the Las Vegas show on Feb. 8 reportedly occurred without such approval, leading to concerns from B.G.’s probation officer.

Moreover, B.G.’s collaboration with Gucci Mane on the joint project “Choppers & Bricks” raised additional red flags, as Gucci Mane is also a convicted felon. Federal supervised release statutes prohibit parolees from associating unnecessarily with convicted felons, potentially complicating B.G.’s legal situation further.

B.G.’s journey with the legal system has been tumultuous, with his recent release from prison in September 2023 following over a decade behind bars on federal weapons charges.

Watch B.G.’s friend, O.G. Freeze, tell fans about B.G.’s release from jail below.

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Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” Tour Gets Glowing Review From B.G.

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Nicki Minaj is only four shows deep into her Pink Friday 2 tour and some fans are already saying it’s one of the best they’ve ever seen. So far she’s played in Denver, Oakland, Las Vegas, and Seattle with each show being met by rave reviews online. Fans have praised some of the most elaborate theatrics of the presentation. They’ve also shown love for the setlist which includes some of her beloved favorites and all of her newest hits.

The newest fan to show love to the tour is none other than B.G. He took to Instagram following a recent performance to share some of the photos he took of the night. “I did what I had to do… to do what I want to do” his caption begins. “I attended the @nickiminaj and @monicadenise concert the other night and it was 1 of the most incredible shows I’ve ever seen..Me and my girl Mo caught up, laughed, joked and vibed all night” the rest of his post reads. Check out some of the pictures he shared below.

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B.G. Loved Nicki Minaj’s Show

At a show on the Pink Friday 2 tour over the weekend, Nicki Minaj had a bit of an awkward interaction with a fan. One of her die-hards was given the chance to sing “The Night Is Still Young” but it didn’t go as planned. When the fan allegedly forgot the lyrics to the song, Nicki had to quickly snatch the microphone back. The fan in question later took to social media to deny that they forgot the lyrics at all.

At an earlier show on tour, Nicki was joined by a surprise guest. Fans were delighted when Tyga showed up to perform alongside her. Nicki herself seemed pretty excited and took to social media to show him love afterward. What do you think of B.G.’s take on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour show? Do you plan on seeing her during one of her tour stops? Let us know in the comment section below.

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[WATCH] B.G. Tells Lil Wayne Stop Playing With Hot Boys Reunion

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Original Hot Boy B.G. seemed to be trying to distance himself from Lil Wayne. especially after calling the pop culture icon a “bitch” on Finesse2Tymes’ Gangstafied” track, but now B.G. is singing a diffrerent song when it comes to connecting with Wayne for a Hot Boys Reunion.

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On Instagram Live, B.G. said, “Say Juve, there’s people on my line, man, about this Hot Boys reunion. Weezy, stop playing, man. It’s a big bag involved, man. Ya heard me?” He added, “I know you super rich. I know you like Taylor Swift outchea. Come on, man. Stop playing, man. Let’s get to this bag.”

The Hot Boys formed in NOLA in 1997, composing of Juvenile, B.G., Turk and Lil Wayne. Their first album, Get It How U Live!, brought them their notoriety, but their claim to fame came with their sophomore LP Guerrilla Warfare, featuring the track “Hot Girl”, with the Big Tymers. Guerrilla Warfare was also the Hot Boys first certified platinum album.

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B.G. Clarifies Lil Wayne Diss, Shares That They Spoke About It

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B.G. sent the hip-hop world into a flurry when he dissed Lil Wayne on his verse on Finesse2Tymes’ track “Gangstafied.” “My n***a Boosie went home and my dawg was steady blowing,” he spits on the record. “My n***a Weezy steady touring but he’s a b***h and it’s showing. I’m still a living legend, don’t act like you didn’t know it.” Given their history as members of the Hot Boyz and the New Orleans native’s recent release from prison, one would think that there’s more camaraderie here than these bars suggest. But turns out that we and many others got the wrong impression, as he came through on social media with a new video explaining the line.

“[You] don’t really understand what the f**k be going on, man,” B.G. expressed in the new clip of the presumed Lil Wayne diss. “You know what I’m saying? I tell a n***a I love him and call him a b***h all in the same sentence, man. You know what I’m saying? You know? Man, look, this family business, man. You know what I’m saying? Shout out to my little brother Weezy too, man. I talked to my little brother last night, man, you know what I’m saying? Yeah, man, shout out to Charlotte, man. Still my lil’ bro, man, love my lil’ bro, man, you heard me? You know what I’m saying? S**t be complicated sometimes, man. Gizzle gon’ do what Gizzle does, man.”

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B.G. Explains Lil Wayne Bars On “Gangstafied”: Watch

As such, it looks like this relates to differing viewpoints on whether they should do a Cash Money or Hot Boyz reunion tour. That means that B.G. would still be showing love to Lil Wayne’s run of shows, but calling him out for not getting that joint rekindling underway. We know that Birdman, and of course many fans, are excited about the idea, so maybe this was just a light tease that wasn’t meant to be anything personal. At least they apparently talked things out after it dropped, as communication between rivals isn’t always a factor in supposed rap beef.

Meanwhile, their journey intertwined in many ways, and now they can finally band together like the good old days. That’s why so many fans expressed disappointment when this looked like a legitimate conflict. But they’re probably fine based on this response; we’ll see if Tunechi has anything to add. On that note, come back to HNHH for the latest news and more updates on B.G. and Lil Wayne.

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