B.G.
Christopher Noel Dorsey
B.G. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1991.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- Born
- September 2, 1980
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
A New Orleans native, Christopher Dorsey joined Cash Money as a teenager and became a member of the Hot Boys.
Career
He popularized the term "bling-bling" on his platinum album "Chopper City in the Ghetto," a phrase that entered the dictionary.
Major achievements
He charted a platinum album and coined one of hip-hop's most enduring slang terms.
Legacy
B.G. helped define Cash Money's late-1990s sound and added "bling" to the cultural lexicon.
References
Frequently asked questions about B.G.
- What is B.G. known for?
- B.G. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1991. B.G. is recognized as a rapper and songwriter.
- Where is B.G. from?
- B.G. is from New Orleans, Louisiana.
- When was B.G. born?
- B.G. was born on September 2, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What kind of music does B.G. make?
- B.G.'s music spans Hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, and Bounce.
- Is B.G. still active?
- Yes — B.G. has been active since 1991 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has B.G. been associated with?
- B.G. has been associated with Cash Money and Chopper City.
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