Imagine that one – a rapper that may not rap about whatever he wants. He has to do as he is told , This makes for an interesting coming months and years for the man.
Rapper BG, whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, has been subjected to an unusual judicial order requiring him to submit his future songs for judicial review before release. This directive was issued by Federal Judge Susie Morgan as part of the conditions to ensure his lyrics align with his rehabilitation goals after his recent legal troubles.
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BG, known for his early career with the notable Hot Boys group under Cash Money Records alongside Lil Wayne and Juvenile, faced legal challenges that significantly impacted his career trajectory. In 2012, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison following an arrest where he was found with three guns in his vehicle, two of which were reported stolen. He served time until his release last year, shortly after which he collaborated with Grammy nominee Gucci Mane on the album “Choppers & Bricks.”
The new judicial order came after BG performed in Las Vegas with rapper Boosie, which was in violation of his supervised release conditions from his gun charges. These conditions explicitly instructed him to avoid unnecessary associations with felons and refrain from engaging in activities that could hinder his rehabilitation, including espousing lyrics that glorify criminal behavior.
In bizarre ruling, rapper B.G. must have all future songs approved by the government https://t.co/2JpWqkzw5T pic.twitter.com/Q1skK4HEqH
— The A.V. Club (@TheAVClub) July 2, 2024
Prosecutors argue that BG’s lyrics that praised two men currently serving life sentences for multiple murders are not conducive to the goals of rehabilitation. They contend that such content could potentially derail the progress BG has made since his release, leading to the decision to have a judge review his new songs to prevent any relapse into behavior that could lead to re-incarceration.
The decision has sparked significant debate, particularly from BG’s legal team, who argue that this requirement represents an unconstitutional prior restraint of free speech. They contend that requiring lyrics to be approved by a judge before they can be released infringes upon BG’s First Amendment rights.
Rapper BG Must Submit Songs For Judicial Approval Before Public Release
The rapper, who has worked with #LilWayne and #Gucci Mane, among others, received the order to make sure his songs match his “goals of rehabilitation.”#rap #rappers #music #lyrics https://t.co/Xv1GpgfS4u
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Key Points:
i. Rapper BG, real name Christopher Dorsey, must submit his future song lyrics for judicial approval to ensure they align with his rehabilitation goals following his release from prison.
ii. The order was issued after BG violated the terms of his supervised release by performing with rapper Boosie, as he was instructed to avoid unnecessary associations with felons.
iii. BG’s career was interrupted by a 14-year prison sentence in 2012 for possessing guns, two of which were stolen, but he resumed his music career with the album “Choppers & Bricks” after his release.
iv. Federal Judge Susie Morgan approved the measure due to prosecutors’ concerns that BG’s lyrics that praised individuals involved in criminal activities could hinder his rehabilitation.
v. BG’s legal team has contested the order, arguing it constitutes an unconstitutional restriction on free speech, highlighting the tension between legal oversight and individual rights.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
