Court rules that BG’s song lyrics must be approved by probation officers

BG wasted no time and got back to work after his 12-year prison stint. However, it seems that not all of the artist’s legal problems are over yet. It was recently reported that he must now submit all of his song lyrics to his parole officers for approval. The suggestion was first made earlier this year. At the time, the government argued that his recent lyrics were inconsistent with his rehabilitation goals.

In response, his legal team made it clear that they view this as a violation of his First Amendment rights. “With respect to the government’s request that Mr. Dorsey provide the U.S. Parole Board (and the government) with the lyrics ‘for any song he writes in whole or in part while on parole,’ it must be respectfully submitted that this request is overbroad and violates the First Amendment and due process,” his lawyers wrote in May.

“It is respectfully submitted that requiring Mr. Dorsey to submit his mental impressions and lyrics for every song he writes, in whole or in part, would constitute an advance restraint. It is respectfully submitted that Mr. Dorsey should be permitted to write and express his own thoughts without fear of having to submit all of the lyrics to the U.S. Probation Service and the government,” they added. His lyrics will be kept under seal to prevent possible copyright infringement, and the documents will be returned to him once his probation is complete.

What do you think about BG now having to submit all of his song lyrics to his probation officers for approval? Do you think this is a violation of his creative freedom or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and keep HNHH for further updates.