Christopher Noel Dorsey, known professionally as B.G. (short for Baby Gangsta), is an American rapper and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on September 3, 1980, B.G. emerged as a pivotal figure in Southern hip-hop during the late 1990s and early 2000s .
As a solo artist, B.G. released several albums under Cash Money Records, including:
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Chopper City (1996)
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It’s All on U, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (1997)
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Chopper City in the Ghetto (1999)
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Checkmate (2000)
His 1999 album Chopper City in the Ghetto featured the hit single “Bling Bling,” which popularized the term in hip-hop culture. The album was certified platinum, solidifying B.G.’s status in the rap industry.
