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B.G.’s Song Lyrics Must Be Approved By Probation Officers, Court Decides

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B.G. wasted no time getting back to work following his 12-year prison stay. Evidently, however, not all of the artist’s legal woes are behind him just yet. Recently, it was reported that he must now submit all of his song lyrics to his probation officers for approval. The proposal was first made earlier this year. At the time, the government argued that his recent lyrics didn’t line up with his goals of rehabilitation.

In response, his legal team made it clear that they saw this as a violation of his First Amendment rights. “As to the Government’s request for Mr. Dorsey to provide U.S. Probation (and the government) with lyrics ‘for any song that he may write, in whole or in part, while on supervised release,’ it is respectfully submitted that this request is overly broad and violates the First Amendment and due process,” his attorneys wrote in May.

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B.G.’s Song Lyrics Must Be Approved By Probation Officers, Court Decides
Rapper B.G. (Christopher Dorsey) of the Hot Boys at Echo Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on April 5, 2007. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)

“It is respectfully submitted that requiring Mr. Dorsey to submit his mental impressions and lyrics for any song that he may write, whole or in part, would constitute a prior restraint. It is respectfully submitted that Mr. Dorsey should be permitted to write and express his own thoughts without fear that he needs to provide all lyrics to U.S. Probation and the Government,” they also added. His lyrics will be kept under seal to prevent any possible copyright infringements, and the documents will be given back to him once his supervised release is terminated.

What do you think of B.G. now having to submit all of his song lyrics to his probation officers for approval? Do you think this is a violation of his creative freedom or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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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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