Rapper ordered to have all future songs approved by government – Washington Examiner
The article discusses how rapper B.G., real name Christopher Dorsey, who recently served 11 years in prison on gun-related charges, has been ordered to have all future songs approved by the government. This ruling is to ensure that his lyrics are not inconsistent with his goals of rehabilitation. Dorsey, known for his gritty lyrics and songs about street life, was convicted in 2012 on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and witness tampering. He has since been released from prison and is on probation. As part of his probation conditions, Dorsey must submit all potential music lyrics to a government-appointed censor for approval before releasing any new songs.
This decision has sparked a debate about the balance between freedom of speech and public safety. Some argue that it is a violation of Dorsey’s constitutional rights to limit his artistic expression in this way. Others believe that it is necessary to monitor his music to prevent him from glorifying violence and criminal behavior.
Dorsey’s lawyer has stated that they plan to challenge this ruling in court, arguing that it is an infringement on his client’s First Amendment rights. They believe that Dorsey should have the freedom to express himself through his music without government interference.
It remains to be seen how this case will unfold and what implications it may have for other artists with criminal backgrounds. In the meantime, Dorsey will have to navigate the restrictions placed on his creative output as he continues his journey towards rehabilitation.
Rapper ordered to have all future songs approved by government
Rapper B.G., who was recently released after serving 11 years in prison on a gun-related charge, has been ordered to have all future songs approved by the government, according to a report.
The rapper, whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, was arrested in 2009 on gun possession charges and was eventually sentenced to 14 years for two counts of possession and one count of obstruction of justice. On release, he was ordered to have all future lyrics approved by the government to make sure they are not “inconsistent with his goals of rehabilitation,” according to the A.V. Club.
B.G. will have to provide any future songs to the court, and, if the lyrics are seen as promoting violence or clashing with the terms of his rehabilitation, prosecutors will be able to strengthen the conditions of his release.
Prosecutors initially pushed for the rapper to be prohibited from “promoting and glorifying future gun violence/murder,” but Judge Susie Morgan rejected the idea and instead ordered B.G. to submit all future songs for approval.
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B.G., short for “Baby Gangsta,” is on supervised release and was called into court after performing at a concert with fellow convicted felon Boosie.
The conditions of his release prohibit the rapper from associating with other convicted felons, according to the Guardian.
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