Rapper B.G. indicted on gun, conspiracy charges | Inquirer Entertainment

Rapper B.G. indicted on gun, conspiracy charges

/ 09:18 AM May 20, 2011

NEW ORLEANS—A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans rapper B.G. on gun and conspiracy charges.

US Attorney Jim Letten says according to Thursday’s indictment, the 30-year-old rapper, whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, faces two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice.

If convicted, Dorsey faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the gun charges and up to 20 years and a $250,000 fine on the conspiracy charge.

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It was not immediately known whether Dorsey had an attorney and a telephone listing could not be found for him.

B.G. is probably best known for 1999’s hit “Bling Bling

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