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Not to be confused with B.G., the Prince of Rap or B.G. (rapper).
B.G. Knocc Out
Naqiyy, VladTV Interview 2019
Naqiyy, VladTV Interview 2019
Background information
Birth nameArlandis Tremel Hinton
Also known asAl Hasan Naqiyy
BornJanuary 23, 1975 (age 46)
Compton, California, U.S.[1]
GenresHip hop, Gangsta Rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1993–present
LabelsRuthless
Def Jam
Outburst

Al Hasan Naqiyy (formerly Arlandis Hinton; born January 23, 1975), known professionally as B.G. Knocc Out is an American West Coast rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his collaboration on Eazy-E's 1993 single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's". He is also the younger brother of West Coast rapper, Dresta.[1]

Born and raised in Compton, California, B.G Knocc Out first began his musical career after meeting Eazy-E through his brother. In August 1995, along with Dresta their first studio album "Real Brothas" was released through Def Jam records and Outburst records. The album had peaked #128 on the Billboard 200. He has gone on to release nine additional albums including Prince of Compton[2] (2009), Eazy-E's Protege[3] (2011), and Blocc Boyz[4] (2015).

Early life

Al Hasan Naqiyy was born in Compton, California on January 23, 1975 as Arlandis Hinton.[5] He was raised by a single mother, Christine Thomas, and older half brother Andre Wicker. Growing up in Compton and Watts, along with its strong influence of gangs, Hinton became involved with the Nutty Blocc Compton Crip set along with his brother.[5]

Musical career

On August 10, 2019, he released a single titled "Nobody Move", which featured Ricc Rocc and Michael ACE.[6]

Personal life

After his work on "Real Muthaphuckkin G's", B.G. Knocc Out was convicted of attempted murder and served ten years in prison. After his release he released his first solo album, Eazy-E's Protege, in 2011.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Prince of Compton (2009)
  • Eazy- E's Protege (2011)
  • St. LA (2015)
  • Blocc Boyz (2015)
  • Uncommon (2017)
  • 1- Up (2017)
  • Da New Crip (2017)
  • Features (2017)
  • 5st Regime Change (2018)

Collaborative albums

References

  1. ^ a b c Arnold, Paul (August 17, 2011). "B.G. Knocc Out Alleges Eazy-E Was Murdered, Recalls Showdown With Nate Dogg". HipHopDX.
  2. ^ "Prince of Compton by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  3. ^ "Eazy-E's Protege by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  4. ^ "Blocc Boyz by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  5. ^ a b "BG Knocc Out & Gangsta Dresta". 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  6. ^ Haven (August 10, 2019). "B.G. Knocc Out Releases New Single 'Nobody Move' ft. Ricc Rocc & Michael ACE". DubCNN.
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