Supervised Release

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. Argues That Submitting Lyrics To P.O. For Approval Violates His Rights

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Last year, B.G. was released from prison after spending roughly 12 years behind bars. Since then, he’s wasted no time getting back to work. Earlier this week, it was proposed that the Hot Boys rapper’s lyrics be submitted to a probation officer for approval. According to his legal team, however, having his lyrics picked apart by the government is an alleged 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,” B.G.’s team wrote. “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.”

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B.G. Wants To Express Himself Through Music “Without Fear” Of Government Scrutiny

B.G. Argues That Submitting Lyrics To P.O. For Approval Violates His Rights
Rapper BG attends the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

His attorneys continued, comparing the concept to “blaming Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone for violent crimes because of their movies.” In addition to arguing against B.G. having to submit his lyrics to a p.o., the artist’s team asked that the wording of one of his supervised release conditions be changed. He’s currently prohibited from working alongside convicted felons without prior written approval. According to them, however, “many people in the entertainment industry have felonies.”

What do you think of B.G.’s team arguing that submitting his lyrics to a probation officer violates his rights? Do you agree with them or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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