BG knows what it’s like to be in prison and watch the clock tick by, so it made sense that he would stop by a Louisiana correctional facility to share some words of encouragement with current inmates.
On Friday (June 21), the Orleans Justice Center released a video in which the former Hot Boys rapper shares some of the valuable lessons he’s learned during his more than a decade in prison and more recently as a free man again
“Thank you Christopher ‘BG’ Dorsey @new_bghollyhood for visiting the Orleans Justice Center staff and incarcerated residents,” they wrote in the caption of their social media post.
“He shared encouragement and inspiration from his experiences as a rap icon and formerly incarcerated person. He told residents that he is adjusting to life after prison and it will take time, but he is lucky to have a supportive person support network.
In a video accompanying the same article, the 43-year-old rapper can be heard telling inmates: “You know, I could have made my role less difficult if I just listened, you know what I’m saying What? If I just listen to, you know, what people tell me, but I always used to think or want to impress my friends or, you know, worry about what people thought of me.
In 2012, BG was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice stemming from a 2009 traffic stop arrest.
Last September, U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan denied a motion by another federal prisoner to reduce his sentence by 14 years.
BG revisits prison experience in new ‘True Understanding’ video
Rumors surrounding his early release have persisted for months since late 2022, and the Louisiana native took to Instagram to let his fans know he would be returning home soon.
“After 12 winters and 13 summers, I saw the end zone,” he wrote. “This is my last #BirthdayBuriedAlive. I’m celebrating the entire Virgo cycle this year, in fact, starting this year, I’m living and celebrating like every day is #MyBIRTHDAY.”
According to TMZ, BG will undergo two years of supervision as part of the conditions of his release, including attending drug and alcohol programs and life skills enhancement classes.
He is also required to complete 400 hours of community service, comply with DNA collection requirements and is prohibited from possessing firearms. In addition to continuing his rap career, he must obtain a GED or equivalent degree for future job opportunities.
