Judges often exclude other forms of creative expression from being used as evidence – but rap lyrics continue to be used ...

"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young ...

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with attorney Alexandra Kazarian about the ways in which rap lyrics are used in the criminal justice system. Should the government have the right to police a musician's ...

After James Broadnax's execution in Texas, debate grows over using rap lyrics as evidence in court and their impact on bias ...

California rap artist Ronnie Louvier will soon find out if his 2009 murder conviction will be overturned under the Racial Justice Act. He said his rap lyrics shouldn't have been used in the case. A ...

Hip-hop celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2023, and from its early renegade beginnings to becoming a big fish in the mainstream, many a clever lyric has been turned out by talented rhymers who ...

Experts say treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors.

Lil Durk claims his lyrics are “now being used against him” in the government’s murder-for-hire case against the rapper. Durk (born Durk Banks) was charged last year for the attempted murder of rival ...

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Prominent rappers like Travis Scott are weighing in at the Supreme Court about the upcoming execution of James Broadnax in ...