Judge rules that BG must have government-approved text

New Orleans-based recording artist BG, known for his hits during Cash Money Records’ early 1990s run as a member of the Hot Boys, must seek government approval for the lyrics of his songs, a judge recently ruled.

According to Guardianprosecutors sought to prohibit the rapper from “promoting or glorifying future gun violence/murder” in songs and during performances while he is on parole from prison. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan disagreed with that order, ruling that doing so could violate his constitutional right to free speech. She nonetheless ruled that in the future, BG must provide the government with copies of any future writings before he produces and promotes a song. That way, if the government believes the written lyrics do not meet his rehabilitation goals, prosecutors can modify the terms of his parole.

The ruling comes months after he was arrested following a performance with fellow convicted felons Gucci Mane and Boosie Bad Azz in Las Vegas, where he was charged with violating the terms of his probation.

Another condition of his release is that he must obtain court approval not to associate with anyone previously convicted of any crime. Boosie and Gucci Mane are both convicted felons. Gucci Mane pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in 2014. Boosie was arrested last June by federal agents for allegedly possessing a firearm as a felon.

BG must obtain court approval to work with convicted criminals, but did not receive it before performing with the two artists in February.

Rolling Stone informed that BG is serving a 12-year prison sentence

He was sentenced to 14 years in prison when he was released in September. He pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges after his 2009 arrest. He was stopped along with two others by New Orleans police officers at the time. Three handguns and a loaded magazine, which was also stolen, were allegedly found in the car.

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