B.G. Knocc Out
B.G. Knocc Out | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Arlandis Tremel Hinton |
Also known as | Al Hasan Naqiyy |
Born | Compton, California, U.S.[1] | January 23, 1975
Genres | Hip hop, Gangsta Rap |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | Ruthless Def Jam Outburst |
Associated acts | Eazy-E, Dresta, Lil Eazy-E, Young Buck. MC Eiht, DJ Yella, King T, Layzie Bone, Spider Loc, C-BO |
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]
Early life[]
Al Hasan Naqiyy was born in Compton, California on January 23, 1975 as Arlandis Hinton.[2] 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.[2]
Musical career[]
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[3] (2009), Eazy-E's Protege[4] (2011), and Blocc Boyz[5] (2015). 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[]
- Eazy-E's Protege (2011)
- Nutty By Nature (2015)
- Blocc Boyz (2015)
- Uncommon (2017)
- 1-Up (2017)
Collaboration albums[]
- Real Brothas with Dresta (1995)
Compilation albums[]
- Features (2017)
Extended plays[]
- St. L.A. (2015)
- Da New Crip (2017)
- 5st Regime Change (2018)
Guest appearances[]
Title | Release | Other performer(s) | Album |
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"Real Muthaphuckkin G's" | 1993 | Eazy-E, Dresta | It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa |
"Kickin Azz" |
1994 | Menajahtwa | Cha-licious |
"Ole School Shit" | 1995 | Eazy-E, Dresta, Sylk-E. Fyne | Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton |
"Sippin' on a 40" | Eazy-E, Dresta | ||
"Gangsta Beat 4 tha Street" | Eazy-E, Dresta, Menajahtwa | ||
"Dats How I'm Livin'" | 1996 | DJ Yella | One Mo Nigga ta Go |
"Coming to Serve You" | Flesh-N-Bone | T.H.U.G.S. | |
"Silent Night" | 2001 | Flesh-N-Bone, Damon Elliott | 5th Dog Let Loose |
"Gangsta Movement" | 2006 | Lil Eazy-E, Dresta | Cali Untouchable Radio 14: Rebirth of Gangsta Rap |
"Murder One" | 2012 | C-Bo, MC Eiht | Orca |
"West Indeed" | Celly Cel, Young Maylay, Young Dre the Truth, Killa Polk, Dresta | Celly Cel Presents - Cali Luv | |
"Its a Hood Thang" | 2013 | Emilush & Caustic | non-album single |
"Drink Party Dance" | Michael ACE, Adrian Areas, David Vasquez | Entertainment Law, Vol. 1 | |
"OGs aus den 90ern" | 2016 | Maskoe, Moe Mitchell | OG |
"Do for Self Life" | Ricc Rocc | non-album single | |
"NoBody Move" | 2019 | Ricc Rocc, Michael ACE | non-album single |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Arnold, Paul (August 17, 2011). "B.G. Knocc Out Alleges Eazy-E Was Murdered, Recalls Showdown With Nate Dogg". HipHopDX.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "BG Knocc Out & Gangsta Dresta". 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- ^ "Prince of Compton by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- ^ "Eazy-E's Protege by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- ^ "Blocc Boyz by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- ^ Haven (August 10, 2019). "B.G. Knocc Out Releases New Single 'Nobody Move' ft. Ricc Rocc & Michael ACE". DubCNN.
External links[]
- B.G. Knocc Out discography at Discogs
- Living people
- African-American male rappers
- American people convicted of attempted murder
- Def Jam Recordings artists
- Gangsta rappers
- Musicians from Compton, California
- Rappers from Los Angeles
- Ruthless Records artists
- West Coast hip hop musicians
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century American male musicians
- 1975 births