B.G. Knocc Out

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 rapper, Dresta.[1]

Not to be confused with B.G., the Prince of Rap or B.G. (rapper).
B.G. Knocc Out
Background information
Birth nameArlandis Tremel Hinton
Also known asAl Hasan Naqiyy
Born (1975-01-23) January 23, 1975
Compton, California, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1993–1998
2006–present
LabelsRuthless
Def Jam
Outburst

Early life

Al 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

B.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

After his work on "Real Muthaphuckkin G's", 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

Studio albums
  • Eazy-E's Protege (2011)
  • Nutty by Nature (2015)
  • Blocc Boyz (2015)
  • Uncommon (2017)
  • 1-Up (2017)

Collaboration albums

Compilation albums
  • Features (2017)

Extended plays
  • St. L.A. (2015)
  • Da New Crip (2017)
  • 5st Regime Change (2018)

Guest appearances
Title Release Other performer(s) Album
"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" (remix) 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
  1. Arnold, Paul (August 17, 2011). "B.G. Knocc Out Alleges Eazy-E Was Murdered, Recalls Showdown With Nate Dogg". HipHopDX.
  2. "BG Knocc Out & Gangsta Dresta". 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  3. "Prince of Compton by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  4. "Eazy-E's Protege by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  5. "Blocc Boyz by B.G. Knocc Out". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  6. Haven (August 10, 2019). "B.G. Knocc Out Releases New Single 'Nobody Move' ft. Ricc Rocc & Michael ACE". DubCNN.
  7. "EXCLUSIVE: BG Knocc Out on Becoming Muslim After Christianity "Wasn't Doing It for Him"".
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