Rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, in court. (Natrice Miller/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via ZUMA Press Wire) Jury selection is underway in the Young Slime Life (YSL) RICO trial ...

A Muslim man claims his rap lyrics “I’m a doper for real,” were wrongfully included in his trial over distribution of the drug eutylone. RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — A Fourth Circuit panel heard arguments ...

The closest the U.S. Supreme Court has come to assessing whether rap lyrics can be used in prosecutions was in a case where it looked at whether they were a “true threat” that made someone believe ...

The use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials has become a controversial practice in the legal system. This trend raises concerns about freedom of expression, racial bias, and the ...

Rhyme and Reason: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence "The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting ...

Prosecutors' use of rap lyrics at trial has come under scrutiny. A California judge vacated the murder convictions of two Black men on Monday after ruling that prosecutors "more likely than not" ...