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.)
Just Like That
B.G. Lyrics
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It's the return of the livin legend (livin legend), B.Gizzle (Gizzle)
And it's straight Chopper City Records you know (chop, chop)
And I'ma keep it real - all the way
All the way real - all the way
And you hear that - that's my dawg Kidd
Em hmm, uh huh, em hmm - now check it
I got the game on lock, just like that
Busta run up they get (chhh...), just like that
Ya know they straight get chopped, just like that
'Cause wit'me it's drop or get dropped, just like that
Ya know I'm straight off the block, just like that
Be on the block pushin blocks, just like that
Got the lil'soljaz keepin watch, just like that
They whistle if they see the cops, just like that
We know to shut down shop, just like that
'Cause we not'bout to get popped, not like that
Man - I'm the hottest of the hot, just like that
C'mon - give Gizzle his props, just like that
I'm headed back to the top, believe that
And I'm not'bout to be stopped, believe that
Get in my way meet that..., believe that
Chopper City done signed with Koch, believe that
[Hook]
It's just like that
Don't ask no questions - it's just like that
Bet'not say a thing - it's just like that
It's just like that
If you say somethin I swear that we'll be right back
It's just like that
Don't ask no questions - it's just like that
Bet'not say a thing - it's just like that
It's just like that
If you say somethin I swear that we'll be right back
[B.G.]
I'm quick to bust a hater..., just like that
If he play wit'ma...caasssh, just like that
Man - I'ma leave'em stretched out, just like that
Leakin and chest out, just like that
I come through straight raisin hell, just like that
Got the Lex truck on Sprewell's, just like that
I be layin my stunt down, just like that
I up that thing - bess'duck down, just like that
Or you gon'get'cha wig cracked, just like that
I know ya gotta feel that, just like that
Ya better handcuff ya girl, just like that
'Cause I'll share her with the world, you ain't gon'like that
She be eatin bone after bone, just like that
She askin can she go home, just like that
Chopper City play no games, believe that
You know that we off the chain, believe that
[Hook]
[B.G.]
I'm in the club layin it down, just like that
Watchin hot girls tear it down, just like that
Ya know they got that thing shakin, just like that
On the floor straight twercolatin, just like that
Better look out because I'm comin, just like that
And ya know B.Gizzle thuggin, just like that
Takin it back to the streets, just like that
'Cause that'sa way it's supposed to be, just like that
This for my dawgs makin moves, just like that
And ridin on 22's, just like that
Hoppin out 6 double O's, just like that
Of them bubble-eye H-2-0's, just like that
I know bustaz gotta respect it, just like that
'Cause you know I'ma livin legend, just like that
And ya can't count me out, believe that
I'ma hustler from down south, believe that
[Hook 2x]
[B.G.]
It's just like that
Don't ask no questions, it's just like that
Bet'not say a thing, it's just like that
It's just like that
After this message - shit y'all, and we'll be right back, haaa
And we'll be right back
We'll be right back
After these important messages y'all...
In B.G.'s song "Just Like That," the rapper proclaims his dominance and power as a member of Chopper City Records. With the catchphrase "just like that," B.G. asserts his ability to take control of any situation and the consequences that come with it. He boasts about his ability to take down competition with ease and push drugs on the street. He also dismisses haters and those who question his status as a living legend.
The lyrics are aggressive in nature and showcase B.G.'s confidence, even bordering on arrogance. He talks about his experience on the streets and uses violent imagery to convey his message. He also references his affiliation with Koch Records, indicating his rise to fame.
Overall, "Just Like That" is a classic Southern hip-hop track that speaks to B.G.'s toughness and street credibility. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities of the rap game and the tactics used to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the game on lock, just like that
I am in complete control of the game, it's as simple as that
Ya know they straight get chopped, just like that
You know they get taken down hard and fast, just like that
'Cause wit'me it's drop or get dropped, just like that
With me, it's either you bring your A-game or get completely destroyed
Ya know I'm straight off the block, just like that
You know I come straight from the streets, it's that simple
Be on the block pushin blocks, just like that
I am out in the streets hustling every day, it's a lifestyle
Got the lil'soljaz keepin watch, just like that
I have young soldiers who are keeping an eye out on the block, just like that
We know to shut down shop, just like that
We are quick to close up shop if things start to get dangerous, it's second nature
Man - I'm the hottest of the hot, just like that
I am currently the best, it's that simple
C'mon - give Gizzle his props, just like that
Come on, give me my respect, it's long overdue
I'm headed back to the top, believe that
I'm on my way to the top of the game, and I'm not stopping until I get there
Chopper City done signed with Koch, believe that
We've signed with Koch, it's official
If you say somethin I swear that we'll be right back
If you say or do anything that disrespects us, we will come back even harder
I'm quick to bust a hater..., just like that
I have no patience for haters, and I will put them in their place quickly
Man - I'ma leave'em stretched out, just like that
I will leave them lying on the ground, completely defeated
I come through straight raisin hell, just like that
I come into any situation and cause chaos, it's easy for me
I up that thing - bess'duck down, just like that
I pull out my gun, and people know it's time to get down or get out
Chopper City play no games, believe that
We are not here to play games with anyone, it's all serious business
I'm in the club layin it down, just like that
I am in the club making things happen, it's effortless
Better look out because I'm comin, just like that
People need to watch their backs because I'm coming at them hard
Takin it back to the streets, just like that
I am returning to my roots and the streets, it feels natural
I know bustaz gotta respect it, just like that
I know people who doubt me have to acknowledge my skills, it's undeniable
I'ma hustler from down south, believe that
I'm a hard-working hustler from the South, and I'm not going anywhere
After this message - shit y'all, and we'll be right back, haaa
After this brief interruption, we will return to the action, ha ha
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