Al Hasan Naqiyy (born Arlandis Tremel 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 half-brother of West Coast emcee Dresta.[1]
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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
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Instrument | Vocals |
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Early life
editAl 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
editB.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
editIn 1998, 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] He is a Muslim.[7]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Eazy-E's Protege (2011)
- Nutty by Nature (2015)
- Blocc Boyz (2015)
- Uncommon (2017)
- 1-Up (2017)
Collaboration albums
edit- Real Brothas with Dresta (1995)
Compilation albums
edit- Features (2017)
Extended plays
edit- St. L.A. (2015)
- Da New Crip (2017)
- 5st Regime Change (2018)
Guest appearances
editTitle | 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 | ||
"Knock on Wood" (Video Version) | South Central Cartel, L.V., The Evil Side G's, Dresta, Sh'Killa, Gripsta, Jayo Felony | Murder Squad Nationwide | |
"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 |
"Blaze It Up" | 2007 | Tha Dogg Pound, Dresta, Glasses Malone, Jayo Felony | Dogg Chit |
"Murder One" | 2012 | C-Bo, MC Eiht | Orca |
"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
edit- ^ a b c Arnold, Paul (August 17, 2011). "B.G. Knocc Out Alleges Eazy-E Was Murdered, Recalls Showdown With Nate Dogg". HipHopDX.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: BG Knocc Out on Becoming Muslim After Christianity "Wasn't Doing It for Him"".
External links
edit- B.G. Knocc Out discography at Discogs