In a recent legal development, rapper B.G. has been mandated to submit his song lyrics to his probation officer before recording, as part of a new amendment to his supervised release terms.
This decision follows a court ruling that found B.G. did not violate his supervised release by collaborating with convicted felons Boosie BadAzz and Gucci Mane.
According to court documents dated June 28 and revealed to XXL on July 2, United States District Judge Susie Morgan ruled that B.G. did not breach his release terms through his musical activities.
As a result, the Louisiana rapper will not return to prison but must seek prior approval before working with individuals with criminal records.
While Judge Morgan dismissed the prosecution’s request to censor B.G.’s lyrics as “unconstitutional,” she partially agreed with their concern regarding the content of his music.
The court has now imposed a special condition requiring B.G. to provide the United States Probation Office with his song lyrics before production or promotion.
The court document specifies that the government can review the lyrics and potentially file a motion if they believe the content conflicts with B.G.’s rehabilitation goals.
“To address the legitimate concerns expressed by the Government, the Court will impose a special condition that the Defendant provide the United States Probation Office with a copy of the lyrics of any song he writes, in advance of his production or promotion of such song, and that those lyrics be shared with the Government,” the document reads.
“At that time, the Government may, if it deems necessary and appropriate, file another motion for leave to file a rule to show cause why the Defendant’s conditions of supervised release should not be modified because the Defendant’s conduct is inconsistent with the goals of rehabilitation.”
B.G.’s attorney, David Z. Chesnoff, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, emphasizing that it allows B.G. to continue his artistic pursuits without undue government control.
“Mr. Dorsey is pleased that the Honorable Court found he did not violate the terms of his supervision and would not restrict his artistic work by ordering his lyrics be controlled by the Government. He intends on resuming his career consistent with the court order,” Chesnoff stated.
