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 | January 23, 1975 Compton, California, U.S.[1] |
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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 had an 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
edit| 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 | ||
| "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