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Music NBA YoungBoy's "Gunsmoke" and "Life Support" Lyrics Struck From Evidence In Trial YoungBoy Never Broke Again's lyrics will hold no weight in his gun possession trial in California. By Joshua Robinson July 12, 2022 25.4K Views
Pop Culture Fulton County DA On Latest Rap Indictment: "If You Admit Your Crimes Over A Beat, I'm Gonna Use It" Fani Willis urges anyone who can't comply with her rules to "get out of [her] county." By Hayley Hynes August 29, 2022 10.0K Views
Original Content Gov Ball Had An Opportunity To Make A Statement, Instead, They Played It Safe New York’s biggest music festival reflected the city’s uncomfortable relationship with its biggest sub-genre. By Cole Blake June 13, 2022 8.1K Views
Music Lil Durk's Lyrics Reportedly Removed From Trial Thanks To New Indictment Lil Durk's family previously issued a statement opposing the government's references to, and acquisitions of, the rapper's lyrics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 2025 3.5K Views
Crime Young Thug Trial: Prosecutors Reveal Lyrics They Want To Use In YSL Case Several inaccuracies have been noted in the lyrics the prosecutors submitted. By Aron A. November 09, 2023 3.3K Views
Politics T.I. & Bun B Discuss Use Of Rap Lyrics In Court With Ari Melber T.I. and Bun B spoke with Ari Melber about the use of rap lyrics in criminal cases at ComplexCon. By Cole Blake November 20, 2022 2.5K Views
Original Content Exhibit A: Criminal Court Cases That Put Rap Lyrics On Trial From Snoop to Thugger, prosecutors have put rap lyrics on trial. These cases show what happens when bars move from the booth to the courtroom. By Erika Marie August 20, 2025 1481 Views
Politics David Banner On Rap Lyrics Being Used In Court: "Hip Hop Is Being Attacked" David Banner is tired of rap lyrics being used against artists in court. By Cole Blake October 05, 2022 1449 Views
Politics California Becomes First U.S. State To Ban Using Rap Lyrics In Court Following proposals from New York, California will protect rappers from being unfairly judged for their artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 01, 2022 1407 Views
Music Atlanta City Council Move To Limit The Use Of Rap Lyrics In Trial: Report The legislation could have an impact on the YSL trial involving Young Thug. By Aron A. July 12, 2023 591 Views
Music Judge Cites Future To Rule Lyrics Can’t Be Used In Jam Master Jay Trial The Jam Master Jay trial will continue on without the use of lyrics in court. By Cole Blake January 31, 2024 437 Views