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.)
Reality Check
B.G. Lyrics
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[B.G. talking]
What it be like nigga
Baby I see you nigga
Weezy I see you too nigga
Ya'll know what's up with me just like I know what's up wit ya'll
Ya'll been through me just like I've been through ya'll nigga
Gotta check that ass
[B.G.]
I know you trying to feel where I've been
Laid back, ducked off, paper chasing
Ducking, dodging the pen
On the road trying to make it shake
Rap hustlin' from state to state
I got cheddar to make
Also got cash for days
Pies to push, blocks to move
Coke to sell 36 ounces for 22
And I still got the block in me
Glock with me, feds post up watching me
Me and my clique got a shop
Bust the game wide open
Once it was down man you know we had to hold it
All of the sudden niggaz head's start swelling
Money, fame, and power turn niggaz heads to melons
Mo money, mo feddy, mo niggaz got greedy
Knowing I'ma piece of the puzzle that's needed
How you gone not break bread with B. Geezy?
Break bread with B. Geezy
You don't want me to shine nigga
That's why ya'll niggaz is jive niggaz
Nothing but pretty-fine niggaz
Don't make me grab that iron nigga
Put it between ya eyes nigga
Bring you on that dark side nigga
Wayne you know you was mine nigga
Way before Baby or Rabbit
Nigga, B. Gizzle was yo' daddy
You know I'll do you something nasty
Leave your motherfuckin brains on the dash board of that G-Wagon
It's bout to get ugly
You pushed me to this point nigga
Now you bout to get burnt nigga
I'ma paint the real picture – bitch nigga
You know Geezy was the G'est in the clique nigga
Remember I used to come and getcha
You remember begging Miss Cita to let me baby sit ya
Dog your under me
Your whole life you studied me
Tryin to be one of me
You ain't ready Dwayne Carter
You let Baby put cables on you
You a fish in shark infested water
I feel sorry for your daughter
Look what she's got…to call a father
Whos gone get himself slaughtered
This ain't even much the beginning
Geezy ain't even got started
Now hold up…say Bubba
You going there with me?
You know I know what's up
From your office to house hold
You know I know whats up
From (?) and (?)
Now do you wanna be exposed?
You want me to spread the how low?
And tell the world how it really go?
You know I'm from Uptown nigga
You know I'm the reason all them head bustas around nigga
Cause you know you ain't down nigga
You ain't ready to act a ass and straight clown nigga
Look I'm the gangsta
I'm the number one hot boy
Don't make me spank ya
If I catch you slipping
In one of them whips in yours
I'm gone pop a clip in and start spitting
And anything that's in my target is getting hitting
Anything that's in my target is getting hitting
I'm too real nigga not to keep it real with me
It's too much to be made, trying to steal from me
All that shit bout
“Long as you straight, I'm straight”
All that talk
“As long as you got, I got”
That's dead weight, I need mine
You say I got it dog, I got to see mine
Man your kids eating good I got to feed mine
Look you say I'm a druggy and I got weak mind
It ain't your business if I spend it in a weeks time
That's my issue nigga, so let me get it
Won't you just cut that check and let me spend it
Nigga won't you just cut that check and let me spend it
You got yurn now why you holding mine?
I'm a grown man I don't need you controlling mine
You got yurn why you holding mine?
You's a bitch, I don't need you controlling mine
I help nigga make this bread, bigger that bread
I can't get a sandwich that's how you gone play me
Money will never come between a clique that's what you said
Money freaked you out and went straight to your head
You never thought the day come I'd be from under you Wayne
You never thought the day come I'd be doing my thang
Everything that goes up must come down
Everything that goes round gotta come back round
I'm telling you my nigga
It don't pay at all to be a dog, ya'll gone have ya'll day
But ya'lls gone come a little quicker
You gone get your issue fucking with this nigga
[B.G. talking]
How you love that there huh?
Straight reality check nigga
Straight from Gizzle to you bitch made niggaz
I can't believe you nigga
Baby you bitch nigga
Nigga I respected you, looked up to you nigga
Like a big brother nigga, like a father figure nigga
And you gone (?) on a nigga like that nigga
But I ain't trippin' ya heard me
Cause you know I'm a gangsta in the game nigga
I'ma get me nigga, I'ma be alright nigga
It's all gravy ya heard me
And Weezy bitch…you know I related you nigga
Come on now, don't play no games nigga
Nigga you's a hoe, just like that
Slim I see you nigga, it ain't you nigga
It's your brother with that old shit
Joe I see you nigga
Fresh I see you nigga, I ain't trippin' ya heard me
It's all good nigga, I still got that tattoo on my back
I'm still bout my Cash Money nigga believe that
Ya heard, I gotta wash my face every morning
To look at this bitch ass niggaz name on my arm
Man ain't that cold ya heard me
But you gotta do the same thing too nigga
Everytime you wash your face you gotta think of geezy nigga
Just that like that nigga, fuck it I'm out here
In B.G.'s song "Reality Check," the rapper talks about his past struggles and current success in the rap industry. He discusses how he has been pursuing his music career relentlessly by traveling from state to state, hustling and chasing paper. He has also been dealing cocaine and other illegal things. The second part of the song is where it gets interesting, as B.G. calls out his fellow Cash Money label mates, particularly Lil Wayne and Birdman, for not showing him the respect he deserves. He feels that they are not giving him his due, despite the fact that he has been instrumental in their success. He feels like he is being overlooked, and he is not happy about it. He warns them that they will regret ignoring his contributions and that they will have to face the consequences for their actions.
One of the reasons that "Reality Check" was such a significant song is that it marked the beginning of the end of the Cash Money Records dynasty. It was one of the first times that a Cash Money artist had aired their grievances against the label and their fellow artists publicly. While there had always been rumors of tension between the label mates, B.G.'s "Reality Check" put everything out in the open.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you trying to feel where I've been
I understand that you want to know about my experiences
Laid back, ducked off, paper chasing
I have been low-key and focused on making money
Ducking, dodging the pen
Avoiding getting caught and going to prison
On the road trying to make it shake
Traveling and hustling to make things happen
Rap hustlin' from state to state
Engaging in the rap industry wherever I go
I got cheddar to make
I have money to earn
Also got cash for days
I have a lot of money available
Pies to push, blocks to move
I have drugs to sell and neighborhoods to distribute them in
Coke to sell 36 ounces for 22
I have cocaine to sell at a specific amount and price
And I still got the block in me
I am still involved in the street life
Glock with me, feds post up watching me
I carry a gun for protection, but law enforcement is monitoring my activities
Me and my clique got a shop
My group and I have a drug operation
Bust the game wide open
We have successfully disrupted the drug market
Once it was down man you know we had to hold it
Now that we have influence and power, we need to maintain it
All of the sudden niggaz head's start swelling
Suddenly, other people's egos and arrogance escalate
Money, fame, and power turn niggaz heads to melons
The combination of wealth, celebrity, and influence corrupts people and makes them arrogant
Mo money, mo feddy, mo niggaz got greedy
As more money is involved, more people become greedy and selfish
Knowing I'ma piece of the puzzle that's needed
Recognizing that I am an important part of the overall operation
How you gone not break bread with B. Geezy?
Why would you refuse to share the profits with me?
Break bread with B. Geezy
Share the money with me
You don't want me to shine nigga
You don't want me to succeed and prosper
That's why ya'll niggaz is jive niggaz
That's why you guys are fake and deceitful
Don't make me grab that iron nigga
Don't make me reach for my gun
Put it between ya eyes nigga
Point the gun at your face
Bring you on that dark side nigga
Force you into a dangerous and violent situation
Wayne you know you was mine nigga
Lil Wayne, you were under my influence and control
It's bout to get ugly
The situation is about to become violent and chaotic
You pushed me to this point nigga
Your actions have driven me to this extreme
Now you bout to get burnt nigga
Now you are going to face the consequences
I'ma paint the real picture – bitch nigga
I'm going to reveal the truth about you
You know Geezy was the G'est in the clique nigga
You know I was the most respected and influential in our group
Remember I used to come and getcha
Remember when I looked out for you
You remember begging Miss Cita to let me baby sit ya
You remember asking our mother figure to allow me to take care of you
Dog your under me
You are beneath me
Your whole life you studied me
You have been observing and learning from me your entire life
Tryin to be one of me
Attempting to imitate and replicate my success and lifestyle
You ain't ready Dwayne Carter
You are not prepared for the consequences, Lil Wayne
You let Baby put cables on you
You allowed Birdman to have control and influence over you
You a fish in shark infested water
You are vulnerable and surrounded by dangerous people
I feel sorry for your daughter
I have pity for your child
Look what she's got…to call a father
She has someone like you to call her father
Whos gone get himself slaughtered
Who is going to put himself in a dangerous situation
This ain't even much the beginning
This is just the start
Geezy ain't even got started
I haven't even fully unleashed myself
Now hold up…say Bubba
Wait a minute, let me address this person named Bubba
You going there with me?
Are you ready to confront me?
You know I know what's up
You know that I am aware of the truth
From your office to house hold
From your professional life to your personal life
You know I know whats up
You know that I am aware of the situation
From (?) and (?)
From your associates and friends
Now do you wanna be exposed?
Do you want your secrets and true nature to be revealed?
You want me to spread the how low?
You want me to spread the truth about your actions?
And tell the world how it really go?
And reveal the reality of the situation to everyone?
You know I'm from Uptown nigga
You know I am from the rough neighborhood in New Orleans
You know I'm the reason all them head bustas around nigga
I am the influential figure who caused violence and confrontations in the area
Cause you know you ain't down nigga
Because you are not truly loyal and committed
You ain't ready to act a ass and straight clown nigga
You are not prepared to behave recklessly and show off excessively
Look I'm the gangsta
I am the tough and street-smart individual
I'm the number one hot boy
I am the top and most respected member of the group
Don't make me spank ya
Don't make me discipline or punish you
If I catch you slipping
If I catch you off guard or vulnerable
In one of them whips in yours
In one of your expensive cars
I'm gone pop a clip in and start spitting
I will shoot my gun and start firing
And anything that's in my target is getting hitting
Anything within my aim will be shot
I'm too real nigga not to keep it real with me
I expect honesty and loyalty from those around me because I am always true to myself
It's too much to be made, trying to steal from me
There is a lot of money to be made, so why would you try to steal from me?
All that shit bout “Long as you straight, I'm straight”
All that talk about us looking out for each other and being in the same situation
All that talk “As long as you got, I got”
All that talk about me supporting you if you have something
That's dead weight, I need mine
That's unnecessary baggage, I need my own share
You say I got it dog, I got to see mine
You claim I have the money, but I need to verify it
Man your kids eating good I got to feed mine
You claim to take care of your children, but I need to provide for mine
Look you say I'm a druggy and I got weak mind
You accuse me of being a drug addict and having a weak mind
It ain't your business if I spend it in a weeks time
It's not your concern how I choose to spend my money in a week
That's my issue nigga, so let me get it
That's my problem, so let me handle it
Won't you just cut that check and let me spend it
Why don't you just give me the money and let me spend it
Nigga won't you just cut that check and let me spend it
Hey, why don't you just give me the money and let me do what I want with it
You got yurn now why you holding mine?
You already have your share, so why are you withholding mine?
I'm a grown man I don't need you controlling mine
I am an adult and I don't need you to have power over my possessions
You got yurn why you holding mine?
You already have your share, so why are you keeping mine?
You's a bitch, I don't need you controlling mine
You are weak and I don't need you dictating what I do with my belongings
I help nigga make this bread, bigger that bread
I have assisted others in making money, even more than they have made
I can't get a sandwich that's how you gone play me
I can't even get a small favor, that's how you are treating me
Money will never come between a clique that's what you said
You claimed that money would never cause division within our group
Money freaked you out and went straight to your head
Money corrupted you and made you arrogant
You never thought the day come I'd be from under you Wayne
You never expected that I would no longer be under your control, Lil Wayne
You never thought the day come I'd be doing my thang
You never anticipated that I would be successful and doing my own thing
Everything that goes up must come down
All good things eventually come to an end
Everything that goes round gotta come back round
What goes around, comes around eventually
I'm telling you my nigga
I'm warning you, my friend
It don't pay at all to be a dog, ya'll gone have ya'll day
Being disloyal and deceitful doesn't benefit you in the long run, you will face consequences
But ya'lls gone come a little quicker
But your consequences will arrive sooner than you expect
You gone get your issue fucking with this nigga
You will face problems if you mess with me
How you love that there huh?
How do you like that reality check?
Straight reality check nigga
This is a direct and harsh reality check, my friend
Straight from Gizzle to you bitch made niggaz
Straight from me to all the weak and fake individuals
I can't believe you nigga
I am disappointed in you, my friend
Baby you bitch nigga
Birdman, you are a weak and deceitful person
Nigga I respected you, looked up to you nigga
I had admiration and respect for you, I saw you as a role model, my friend
Like a big brother nigga, like a father figure nigga
Like a supportive older brother or a mentor/father figure, my friend
And you gone (?) on a nigga like that nigga
And you turned your back on me and betrayed me, my friend
But I ain't trippin' ya heard me
But I'm not getting worked up, you understand?
Cause you know I'm a gangsta in the game nigga
Because you know I am a tough and influential person in the industry
I'ma get me nigga, I'ma be alright nigga
I will take care of myself, I will be fine, my friend
It's all gravy ya heard me
Everything is good, you understand?
And Weezy bitch…you know I related you nigga
And Lil Wayne, you know we have a close relationship, my friend
Come on now, don't play no games nigga
Seriously, don't try to deceive or manipulate me, my friend
Nigga you's a hoe, just like that
You are a coward, it's that simple, my friend
Slim I see you nigga, it ain't you nigga
Slim, I recognize you, it's not your fault, my friend
It's your brother with that old shit
It's your brother causing trouble with his outdated behavior
Joe I see you nigga
I see you, Joe
Fresh I see you nigga, I ain't trippin' ya heard me
Fresh, I see you, I'm not getting worked up, you understand?
It's all good nigga, I still got that tattoo on my back
No hard feelings, I still have the symbol of our group on my back
I'm still bout my Cash Money nigga believe that
I'm still committed to our loyalty to Cash Money, you can believe that, my friend
Ya heard, I gotta wash my face every morning
You know, I have to face the consequences and struggles every day
To look at this bitch ass niggaz name on my arm
To see the name of this weak and fake person tattooed on my arm
Man ain't that cold ya heard me
Isn't that a harsh reality, you understand?
But you gotta do the same thing too nigga
But you have to face the same reality as well, my friend
Everytime you wash your face you gotta think of geezy nigga
Every time you wash your face, you have to remember the consequences of your actions, my friend
Just that like that nigga, fuck it I'm out here
Exactly like that, my friend, forget it, I'm moving on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEITH ELAM, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, Christopher Martin
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