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Al Hasan Naqiyy (formerly Arlandis 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 brother of the West Coast rapper, Dresta.

Born and raised in Compton, California, 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 ten additional albums including Prince of Compton (2009), Eazy-E's Protege (2011), Nutty by Nature (2015), and Blocc Boyz (2019).

Early Life
Al Hasan Naqiyy was born in Compton, California on January 23, 1975 as Arlandis Hinton. He was raised by a single mother, Christine Williams, and older half brother Andre Wicker. Growing up in Compton and Watts, along with it's strong influence of gangs. Hinton became involved with the Nutty Blocc Compton Crip set along with his brother. Growing up listening to Hip Hop and being able to relate to the music he naturally gravitated to music[1].

As a result of his mother going to prison, he had ended up in foster care from the ages of 10 to 15. In 1987, at 12 years old Hinton had caught his first drug case after selling drugs to an undercover police officer which landed him in juvenile detention.

1993: Eazy-E and Musical Start
At the age of 18, B.G Knocc Out had been introduced to N.W.A rapper Eazy- E by his older brother Dresta after being taken to Eazy's studio.[2] After recording and writing his verse, Eazy had become impressed with him.

After joining Ruthless Records, B.G. Knocc Out made his debut on Eazy-E's 1993 EP It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa on the single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" or "Real Compton City G's" in it's radio edit and appearing in the music video, He also collaborated with Eazy on "Down 2 Tha Last Roach" on the same album.

1994- 1996: Real Brothas and Collaborations
From 1994-1995 B.G made three guest appearances on Eazy-E's Posthumous album Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton which was released January 1996,a year after Eazy's untimely death. B.G collaborated on "Ole School Shit", "Sippin on a 40", and "Gangsta beat 4 Tha Street" on that album.

Some time after leaving Ruthless Records after Eazy's death, B.G Knocc Out along with Dresta released their debut and only album together, Real Brothas through Def Jam and Outburst Records on August 15. The album was released with three singles, "D.P.G", "50/50 Luv" and "Jealousy" along with music videos.

He also collaborated with former N.W.A member DJ Yella on his solo studio album One Mo Nigga ta Go which was released March 1996, making a guest appearance on "Dat's How I'm Livin". Collaboration on the album was in dedication to his friend and mentor, Eazy-E.

2009- 2020: Prince of Compton and Return to music
After being released from prison in 2009, B.G. Knocc Out released his first solo album "Prince of Compton" in the same year which had features from Dresta, Spider Loc, Lil Eazy-E, King T, Young Buck and more.

1998: Shooting and Incarceration
in 1998, Hinton was arrested and convicted for attempted murder in retaliation of a fatal gang related shooting that involved a close friend of his.[3] Potentially facing 17 years to life in prison, he took a plea deal giving allowing him to only serve 10 years. Hinton was released early in 2006. In 2007 he was incarcerated again for parole violation and served 2 years, getting out at the age of 34. While in prison he converted to Islam though being interested in the religion prior. Some time after being released from prison Hinton legally changed his name from Arlandis to Hasan and made changes in his life since.[4]