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Can Rap Lyrics Send You to Jail? If You’re a Young Black Male, Yes.
Speech on Trial
Prosecutors are using defendants’ use and posting of rap lyrics against them in cases where other evidence is lacking. An upcoming Supreme Court decision is crucial.
Lewis Beale
Published
Apr. 6 2015
5:15AM EDT
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