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BG must pass on song lyrics to probation officer

BG must pass on song lyrics to probation officer

As part of a new amendment to his probation, BG must give his song lyrics to his probation officer before they are recorded.

BG lyrics must be subjected to close scrutiny

BG has finally cleared a legal hurdle in the dispute over whether or not he violated his probation in March. According to court documents dated June 28, XXL On Tuesday (July 2), the court ruled that the rapper had not violated his release conditions by performing and recording with convicted felons Boosie BadAzz and Gucci Mane. This means the Louisiana rapper will not have to go back to prison. He will have to get clearance before working with people with criminal pasts.

However, US District Judge Susie Morgan somewhat agreed with the prosecution’s argument that the rapper’s lyrics needed to be reviewed.

The judge called the request to censor BG’s lyrics “unconstitutional,” but she granted prosecutors’ requests that Gizzle release his lyrics before the recording.

“To address the government’s legitimate concerns, the court will impose a special condition requiring the defendant to provide the United States Parole Board with a copy of the lyrics of any song he writes prior to the song’s production or promotion, and such lyrics must be made available to the government,” the court document states. “At that time, if it deems necessary and appropriate, the government may file a further motion for leave to file a stipulation to show why the terms of the defendant’s parole should not be modified because his conduct is inconsistent with the goals of rehabilitation.”

BG’s attorney David Z Chesnoff issued the following statement to XXL about the latest ruling in this case.

“Mr. Dorsey is pleased that the court has found that he has not violated the terms of his supervision and would not limit his artistic work by ordering government control of his writing. He intends to resume his career in accordance with the court order,” the statement said.

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BG, who was released from prison last September after serving 11 years, faced a possible return to prison after he was arrested in March in Las Vegas, where he currently lives, and accused of potentially violating the terms of his probation. Prosecutors also argued that his lyrics promote violence and drug dealing and discourage people from cooperating with law enforcement, and that this should be approved by his probation officer. After four months in limbo, BG is now free and able to work.

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