B.G. Must Submit Song Lyrics for Approval as Part of Supervised Release
Hot Boys veteran B.G. is facing a unique condition as part of his supervised release – he must submit all of his song lyrics to his probation officer before recording them in the studio. This ruling comes after the government claimed that B.G. was glorifying a life of crime in his post-prison songs and associating with known felons.
After serving twelve years in federal prison for firearms possession and obstruction of justice convictions, B.G. was released last year. Despite the government’s attempts to censor his lyrics, the court ruled that he did not violate his probation with his actions. However, he must now seek written approval from his probation officer before collaborating with convicted felons.
United States District Judge Susie Morgan deemed the government’s attempt to censor B.G.’s lyrics as unconstitutional but granted them the right to review his lyrics in advance. If the government has any objections, they can take legal action.
In response to his recent probation issues, B.G. addressed his fans on Instagram Live, stating, “I ran into a hiccup with my little situation. Iโma get past it. I need yโall to know that I definitely didnโt jump out there and do nothing that I ainโt have permission to do. It was just a lapse in communication.”
This ruling raises questions about the boundaries of artistic expression and the balance between freedom of speech and legal restrictions. B.G. must now navigate these challenges as he continues his music career under the watchful eye of his probation officer.