US Rapper BG Faces Strict Terms in Post-Prison Music Path

US rapper BG, known for his involvement with the Hot Boys group, has encountered legal restrictions on his music career following his release from prison.

US rapper BG, known for his involvement with the Hot Boys group, has encountered legal restrictions on his music career following his release from prison.

A federal judge has mandated that BG, whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, must submit all future songs for government approval due to concerns about his lyrics potentially glorifying violence and undermining his rehabilitation goals.

The controversy arose after BG performed at a concert and released an album featuring artists with prior felony convictions, which violated his supervised release conditions.

Federal prosecutors sought to prevent BG from promoting violence in his music and demanded that he refrain from associating with individuals who have felony records without prior approval.

Judge Susie Morgan declined to impose a blanket ban on certain lyrical themes, acknowledging potential First Amendment concerns over restricting free speech. However, she ruled that BG must submit lyrics for review before producing or promoting new songs.