Early life
Christopher "Doogie" Dorsey was a normal kid growing up in the 13th Ward of New Orleans which is Uptown. In elementary school, young Dorsey rapped as a hobby. When Dorsey was 12, his father was murdered in a robbery, and young Dorsey drifted into street life. Dorsey began selling marijuana, cocaine, and eventually heroin — to which he later became addicted.
This time, local independent rap label Cash Money Records was looking for new talent, and Dorsey was recommended to the label by his barber, who also happened to cut the hair of the Cash Money CEO brothers Brian "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams. After an impromptu audition, Dorsey was signed to the budding label. His first effort was True Story, album as a part of The B.G.'z, group whom he formed with another preteen rapper, Baby D (who will later become Lil Wayne). Originally his moniker was "Doogie" or "Gangsta D", but since "True Story" was considered his solo CD, pseudonym B.G. stuck to him.
Music career
The second youngest artist signed to Cash Money Records, Dorsey, given the stage name "B.G." ("Baby Gangsta"), released his debut LP, True Story, in 1992 at the young age of 12. (Lil Wayne signed at 11) As the only Cash Money artist to survive several roster purges, B.G. was instrumental in helping carry Cash Money to regional fame. Multi-millionaire label head Brian Williams, who also became an artist for the label under the name "Baby", allowed B.G. to catapult to success.
His 1996 release Chopper City is considered a southern classic and sold 147,000 copies independently. He was only 15 years old when he recorded the album. The next year, he released the albums It's All on U, Vol. 1 and It's All on U, Vol. 2 when Cash Money signed a $30 million deal with Universal in 1997, B.G. went to work on his seminal Chopper City in the Ghetto LP. The album spawned the massive hit "Bling Bling", which, along with Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up", made Cash Money a nation wide success. "Bling Bling" also became a popular hip-hop slang term for any sort of expensive jewelry, automobiles, or other forms of opulence, which were featured heavily in Cash Money videos and on Cash Money album covers, as well as in B.G.'s life. He began wearing multiple Rolex watches and large necklaces while flashing his solid gold teeth in celebration of his success and extreme wealth.
B.G. remained with Cash Money for the rest of the 1990s, and was a member of the Hot Boys with Juvenile, Lil' Wayne, and Turk. He left the label in early 2001 after disputes with Brian "Baby" Williams over personal issues (B.G. recently claimed that Williams used his heroin addiction to control him and cheat him out of royalties, for which he is now suing), and later signed an independent deal for his Chopper City Records label with Koch Records. In 2001, he attended a drug treatment program in Minnesota for his heroin addiction. In 2003, the Hot Boys came off a 4-year hiatus and released Let 'Em Burn. Later in 2003, B.G. left Cash Money again, this time on bad terms with his boss Baby and longtime friend Lil' Wayne. He went on to release his first offering on the Koch label entitled Living Legend, which was sold as a 2-disc set. In 2004, he released Life After Cash Money. In 2005, he released The Heart of Tha Streetz Vol. 1. He also helped record "Y'all Heard of Me" with C-Murder.
B.G. currently lives in Detroit, Michigan, running his Chopper City Records label as the C.E.O. He's a veteran in the hip-hop industry at only the age of 25 and he says he's not going to stop rapping anytime soon. He recently released his latest LP, The Heart Of Tha Streetz, Vol. 2, and his new single "Move Around" featuring Mannie Fresh. It marks the first time B.G. has worked with Mannie Fresh since they were labelmates at Cash Money Records years ago, and may well mean a boost to B.G.'s career commercially.
B.G. is one of four superstar members who left Cash Money after 2003 along with Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Turk. Although they have all gone their separate ways, all four remain good friends and still keep in touch. There are rumors of a Hot Boyz reunion in the future, minus Lil' Wayne and Baby. Juveniles top song, "Whats happenin'" has a Mannie Fresh remix which includes Juvenile, B.G., and Mannie. This may be the closest to a "Hot Boys" reunion.
B.G. has recently inked a deal with Atlantic Records and T.I. has been appointed executive producer of B.G.'s new album which is scheduled for a fall release. After spending time there on and off, B.G. permanently relocated to Detroit in 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
In 2006, Trina release a mixtape diss in which she humiliated B.G. along with Gillie da Kid and southern rapping rival Khia. The mixtape was recorded in response to a statement made by B.G. where he claimed Trina had a sexual relationship with both Baby and Lil' Wayne, whom are both rappers. Trina is currently involved with Lil' Wayne. Trina referred to B.G. as a "Cash Money reject" and a "street n*g*a beefin' with a chick." B.G. responded (along with VL Mike) with a mixtape track "Just A Warning 'Till My Album Drop" (set to the beat of DJ Drama's "Cannon Remix", which Lil' Wayne collaborated on.)
Change the World
B.G. Lyrics
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Huh (Huh)
What (What)
If I could change the world (If I could change the world)
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What (What, what)
Look:
If I had the world, dog, I'd make hustlin' good
I can't lie, this world is scary to me
I carry two gats - you won't hear nobody buryin' me
None of my people would have to pay tax or bills
Even all the new niggas oughta average a mill
If I could change the score, we'd never hustle no more
And every bizite that I lizight 'll be like "whoa"
And the police could be for here only for the old folks
So if we have a problem, we strap up and hold court
If I could change it - man, if the world was mine
Nobody'd have to take nothin' 'cause we'd all shine
If I ruled the world, nigga wouldn't have no beef
There would be a decline in the murder rate on the street
If the world was mine we wouldn't need no killers
We'll put A/C in these project windows
Huh (Huh)
What (What)
If I could change the world (If I could change the world)
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What, what, what, what, what, what
[Chorus: ]
If I could change the world
I'd make it much better for you and me
I'd even (?) hard times with that
And we'd ball 'til we fall, can you feel that
Come on, let's do this shit, yo, my party don't quit
And every record Cash Money put out 'll be a hit
I dig a ditch for the hatas, put 'em deeper with that
And I could murder, nigga wouldn't spend a week in the pen
Man, we'd all have houses, a half-a-block
We'd all be on chrome in a Benz drop-top
All the women would be big, fine with a cute face
And the children would be the kind that stay in they place
If the world was mine I'd unite my peeps
My mom and my dad would be in this world with me
But if a nigga still trip, you can hit him with glocks
And just to keep it real I'll bring back Biggie and Pac
Man, we'd all get along - we'll be a family
That's just how it'll be if this world was for me
If I ruled the world, wouldn't be no politicians
Blacks would have a lot of shit - that Bentley and that Prowler shit
Huh (Huh)
What (What)
If I could change the world (If I could change the world)
Huh (Huh)
What (What)
What, what, what, what, what, what
[Chorus: ]
More guns than po-po up on the streets for (?)
Without a worry on our mind, not duckin' police
If we could go back in time, you could have what's mine
That's for shig my nig - we ain't gotta slang that iron
Play the block all day without runnin' and bluckin'
And everybody drugs raw, they don't cut it with nothin'
It ain't mine, I just gotta get it how I live
Can't question God on what He made a biz what it is
If I ruled the world, my family wouldn't fight
Everything in order, everybody all right
If the world was mine I'll still be grindin'
I'll flip big blocks for (?) and Bryan
And if you move a hundred bricks, you get a Benz for free
Oh yeah, and Bianca'll have twins for me
Man, if this world was for the lil' B.G.
Everybody'll be straight, everybody lives sweet
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If I could change the world (If I could change the world)
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[Chorus: ]
Huh (Huh)
What (What)
If I could change the world (If I could change the world)
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What (What)
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what
In the song "Change the World" by B.G., the rapper expresses his desire to make the world a better place. He reveals that he would change a lot of things in society if he could, including making all hustling good, ensuring that no one has to pay taxes or bills, and decreasing the murder rate on the street. He also says that if the world was his, nobody would have to take anything from anyone, and everyone would shine. B.G. envisions a world in which people get along, there are no more politicians, and Blacks have a lot of wealth, including Bentleys and Prowlers. Additionally, the song contains the lyrics "And just to keep it real I'll bring back Biggie and Pac," indicating the rapper's respect for the late rappers.
Overall, the song is a reflection on B.G.'s desire for a better world, where there are no conflicts, and everyone's needs are met. The lyrics show his passion for his beliefs and his willingness to make the changes necessary to achieve his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
What, what, what, what, what, what
Expression of incredulity and anticipation
Huh (Huh)
Reiterating that he is paying attention
What (What)
Asking for clarification and confirmation
If I could change the world (If I could change the world)
Articulation of the singer's dream and desire
Look:
Introducing a shift to a more specific idea
If I had the world, dog, I'd make hustlin' good
Desire to change the state of the world by making a living through hustling and working harder
And if I could I'd put work every hustler's hood
Willingness to make sure hard-working people are rewarded regardless of their background or location
I can't lie, this world is scary to me
Admission of fear and anxiety based on the current state of the world
I carry two gats - you won't hear nobody buryin' me
Taking precautions and measures to protect oneself against danger and potential harm
None of my people would have to pay tax or bills
Wish to lift the financial burden off people and create a more equal society
Even all the new niggas oughta average a mill
Desire to help people reach financial stability and create opportunities for success
If I could change the score, we'd never hustle no more
Wish to create a better world without the need for hustling
And every bizite that I lizight 'll be like "whoa"
Wish to make an impact and change the minds of those who doubt his ability
And the police could be for here only for the old folks
Desire to limit the role of the police and address issues by different means
So if we have a problem, we strap up and hold court
Proposing an alternative way of handling conflicts and disputes
If I could change it - man, if the world was mine
Reiterating the dream of making significant changes to the world
Nobody'd have to take nothin' 'cause we'd all shine
Wish to create equality and success for everyone
If I ruled the world, nigga wouldn't have no beef
Eliminating conflicts and creating a peaceful society
There would be a decline in the murder rate on the street
Wish to reduce violence and make the world safer
If the world was mine we wouldn't need no killers
Creating a better world without the need for violence and aggression
We'll put A/C in these project windows
Desire to improve living conditions for people in poorer communities
If I could change the world
Repeating the dream and hope of making significant changes
I'd make it much better for you and me
Wish to create a better world for everyone
I'd even (?) hard times with that
Willingness to face challenges and overcome difficulties to create a better world
And we'd ball 'til we fall, can you feel that
Celebrating the potential freedom and success that could be achieved through his dream
Come on, let's do this shit, yo, my party don't quit
Encouraging others to join him in his dream and make a change happen
And every record Cash Money put out 'll be a hit
Confident in his ability to create popular and successful music
I dig a ditch for the hatas, put 'em deeper with that
Wishing to eliminate negativity and hate in the world
And I could murder, nigga wouldn't spend a week in the pen
Confidence in his power to escape legal consequences
Man, we'd all have houses, a half-a-block
Wish to create a more equal society with access to decent housing for everyone
We'd all be on chrome in a Benz drop-top
Imagining a world where everyone has access to luxury and success
All the women would be big, fine with a cute face
Fantasizing about attractive and successful women
And the children would be the kind that stay in they place
Creating a world where children would behave and not cause trouble
If the world was mine I'd unite my peeps
Wish to bring people together and create a more united and peaceful world
My mom and my dad would be in this world with me
Dream of having family together and by his side
But if a nigga still trip, you can hit him with glocks
Retaining his power and authority to enforce consequences on those who disrupt the peace
And just to keep it real I'll bring back Biggie and Pac
Fantasizing about bringing back the biggest names in hip hop who passed away
Man, we'd all get along - we'll be a family
Creating a sense of togetherness and community in the imaginary world he wants to create
That's just how it'll be if this world was for me
Reiterating the dream of making significant changes to the world
If I ruled the world, wouldn't be no politicians
Eliminating politics and creating a system based on fairness
Blacks would have a lot of shit - that Bentley and that Prowler shit
Creating more opportunities for success and prosperity for black people
More guns than po-po up on the streets for (?)
Imagining a world where the people are more powerful than the police
Without a worry on our mind, not duckin' police
Creating a world where people can live free without fear of persecution
If we could go back in time, you could have what's mine
Wish to rectify the wrongs of the past and create a more equal society
That's for shig my nig - we ain't gotta slang that iron
Using slang to say that violence would not be necessary in this imaginary world
Play the block all day without runnin' and bluckin'
Fantasizing about a world where people can enjoy their surroundings without fear of danger
And everybody drugs raw, they don't cut it with nothin'
Desire for a world with access to pure drugs and without the risks of addiction or overdose
It ain't mine, I just gotta get it how I live
Admitting that the world he dreams of is not currently attainable by him
Can't question God on what He made a biz what it is
Putting faith in a higher power and accepting the way things are
If I ruled the world, my family wouldn't fight
Creating a peaceful family dynamic
Everything in order, everybody all right
Fantasizing about a world where everyone is happy and content
If the world was mine I'll still be grindin'
Retaining his work ethic and desire for success even in the imaginary world he dreams of
I'll flip big blocks for (?) and Bryan
Fantasizing about his success and ability to provide for himself and those he cares about
And if you move a hundred bricks, you get a Benz for free
Wish to create opportunities for success and luxury for everyone
Oh yeah, and Bianca'll have twins for me
Fantasizing about his personal life and romantic relationships
Man, if this world was for the lil' B.G.
Imagining a world where he could thrive and succeed
Everybody'll be straight, everybody lives sweet
Desire to create a world where everyone can live comfortably and happily
Uh-huh
Affirming that he still believes in his dream
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what, what
Repeating the same expression of anticipation and hopefulness
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN EBACH, CHRIS AUGUST, JORDAN ENDOW, MARK MIMS, MUSHRAN JOHNSON, MAURICE TONIA, EMANUEL LAMBERT, JUNIOR WILLIAMS
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