Former Cash Money Rapper B.G. Ordered To Have All Future Songs Approved By U.S. Government
It seems the government isn't done holding B.G.'s feet to the fire.
B.G., who was released from prison last year, must submit any future music projects for approval as a condition of his parole.
In 2023, the Louisiana rapper and original Cash Money Records alum was arrested and put behind federal prison bars for a decade for illegal gun possession. Although he has the right to make music, it won't be business as usual.
'The Guardian' states that the rapper, born Christopher Noel Dorsey, must provide the government with copies of any songs he writes moving forward, ahead of production or promotion in order to ensure the material is consistent with his goals of rehabilitation. The ruling came Friday via the U.S. District Court Judge Susie Morgan.
The order serves as a compromise with prosecutors, who reportedly wanted the rapper completely barred from releasing any musical material that is "promoting and glorifying future gun violence and murder."
Judge Morgan refused their original request, citing its violation of the constitution, protecting the rapper's right to free speech. The judge also considered his need to financially support himself with federal authorities' enforcement of supervision upon his release, which he accepted, per the news outlet.
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In November 2023, the judge presiding over the RICO trial of "Gang Up" rapper Young Thug ruled that rap lyrics can be admitted by prosecutors as evidence in the case on a "conditional" basis. Thug's attorney Brian Steel argued that lyrics are a form of artistic expression, and shouldn't be used as evidence, per 'ABC News.'
B.G. is a New Orleans rapper who started his music career alongside Birdman, signing with Cash Money Records back in 1992. His stage name B.G. is short for "Baby Gangsta."
The rapper is best known for his "Hot Boyz" New Orleans sound in hit songs including "Bling Bling," "I Need A Hot Girl," and "#1 Stunna."
