B.G.‘s probation officer will now be reviewing all of the rapper’s song lyrics before they’re recorded as part of his supervised release.

The former Hot Boys rapper was released from prison late last year following a conviction in 2012 for firearms possession and obstruction of justice. In March, the U.S. government accused him of glorifying a life of crime in the songs he has released since getting out, which they felt was a violation of his probation terms. They also said recording songs with convicted felons Boosie Badazz and Gucci Mane was a violation.

Now in a new filing obtained by HipHopDX on Tuesday (July 2), the court ruled he did not violate his probation with any of the aforementioned actions, but he now must get written approval from his probation officer before working with convicted felons.

United States District Judge Susie Morgan called the government’s attempt to censor B.G.’s lyrics “unconstitutional” – but she did grant the government the right to look at his lyrics in advance. The judge said that if the state had any objections, prosecutors could attempt legal action.

“To address the legitimate concerns expressed by the Government, the Court will impose a special condition that the Defendant provide the United States Probation Office with a copy of the lyrics of any song he writes, in advance of his production or promotion of such song, and that those lyrics be shared with the Government,” the court document reads.

“At that time, the Government may, if it deems necessary and appropriate, file another motion for leave to file a rule to show cause why the Defendant’s conditions of supervised release should not be modified because the Defendant’s conduct is inconsistent with the goals of rehabilitation.”

In a statement about the ruling, B.G.’s attorney David Z Chesnoff told XXL: “Mr. Dorsey [B.G.] is pleased the that Honorable Court found he did not violate the terms of his supervision and would not restrict his artistic work by ordering his lyrics be controlled by the Government. He intends on resuming his career consistent with the court order,” the attorney said in a statement.

Despite his legal issues once again piling up, B.G. recently sounded optimistic about a tour and releasing more music.

“I ran into a hiccup with my little situation,” he said on Instagram Live, referencing his recent probation issues. “I’ma get past it. I need y’all to know that I definitely didn’t jump out there and do nothing that I ain’t have permission to do. It was just a lapse in communication.”

He added: “We got this tour coming up, this reunion tour. It’s definitely on the way. [Mannie] Fresh, Suga Slim and Weezy.”

Drake has found himself on the receiving end of yet more ridicule from Kendrick Lamar fans after popping out at Michael Rubin’s annual Fourth of July White Party in the Hamptons.

The 6 God was one of several A-listers who attended the swanky bash on Thursday (July 4), where he partied alongside stars such as Lil WayneTom BradyTravis ScottMegan Thee StallionKim Kardashian and Jake Paul.

Footage from the party shows Drizzy chatting with GloRilla and even jumping on the mic to perform hits like “Sticky” and “Wants and Needs” with Lil Baby.

But there’s one photo in particular that has captured attention, and it shows the 37-year-old rapper looking every bit his age while hanging out with Rubin — according to fans, at least.

The photo, shared on Instagram by the billionaire host, led to a flood of jokes about Drake’s appearance, many of which referenced his recent feud with Kendrick Lamar.

“Drake aged like 20 years since the beef,” one person joked, while another said: “Drake look like he been through the ringer.”

Someone else asked: “Is it me or buddy looking stressed out [crying face emoji].”

While Drake was busy partying in the Hamptons, Kendrick Lamar was putting the bow on his victory over The Boy in their high-profile beef.

The Compton rapper released the eagerly anticipated video for his chart-topping diss song “Not Like Us” on Thursday evening, and it features several easter eggs aimed at his fierce rival.

Drake’s OVO logo serves as ample ammo for K. Dot as he’s seen busting an owl-shaped piñata wide open with a broom handle and staring menacingly at an owl locked in a cage.

Another scene shows him dancing to the Mustard-produced banger with his fiancée Whitney Alford and two children, who were dragged into the feud by Drake.

In an even subtler dig at Drizzy, the video is co-directed by and includes a cameo from Kendrick’s longtime manager Dave Free, who was accused of possibly fathering of one of his pgLang partner’s kids.

The video also opens with a snippet of an unreleased song which hears Kendrick rap: “Woke up looking for the broccoli/ High-key, keep a horn on me, that Kamasi/ IP, ownership the blueprint is by me/ Mr. Get Off, I get off in my feet.”

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