1. Exclusion On My Mind: The Admissibility of Rap Lyrics as ...
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Mae Zeitouni The State of Florida v. Jamell Demons is an ongoing criminal case in Florida concerning popular rap artist Jamell Demons, more commonly known by his stage name YNW Melly.[1] Demons faces two first degree murder charges related to the 2018 deaths of Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas.[2] This case has garnered a great […]
2. Putting Rap Lyrics on Trial is a Violation of Free Speech
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If song lyrics could be used as evidence in criminal trials, many of the most famous artists in history would be in serious trouble. Bob Marley sings “I Shot the Sheriff.” The Talking Heads’ biggest hit is “Psycho Killer.” The opening lines to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” are “Mama, just killed a man.” Fortunately for these artists, artistic expression is protected as free
3. YNW Melly prosecutors move to use rapper's lyrics as evidence
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Prosecutors in the YNW Melly double murder case will attempt to admit the rapper's lyrics, album covers, and YouTube videos into evidence.
4. Lyrics On Trial: A History Of Rap Bars Used In Court and How ... - BET
Nov 21, 2023 · The track features the line, “Any n***a who ever tried to play me, they dead now,” in its first verse and goes on to refer to “murk” and “cake,” ...
The judge-approved admission of the Atlanta rapper’s lyrics in his trial proceedings is hardly new.
5. Movement may make rap lyrics protected speech | firstcoastnews.com
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A movement to make rap lyrics protected speech could eventually impact Jacksonville’s efforts to stem gang violence.
6. In Florida and across the U.S., here's where — and how — rap lyrics ...
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Take a look at the interactive maps and see how using rap lyrics have played out in court.
7. In Florida and across the U.S., here's where — and how — rap lyrics ...
Dec 17, 2023 · In Florida, rapper YNW Melly's double murder retrial looms in 2024. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Young Thug is the latest high-profile hip hop ...
Take a look at the interactive maps and see how using rap lyrics have played out in court.
8. Rapper YNW Melly's lyrics could be used against him in double murder ...
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Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, to go on trial next year in Florida for allegedly killing two fellow rappers five years ago
9. Judge rules rap lyrics are admissible in Young Thug's trial
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Jeffery Williams' music becomes key focus in his organized crime, gang-related trial in Atlanta.
10. Rick Ross - Murder Mami Lyrics | AZLyrics.com
Rick Ross "Murder Mami": Yeah, pussies don't get pussy Brooklyn Kinda short, dark-skinned, she a fly lil bitch Be up in all...
11. Rap lyrics, are they evidence or free speech? It depends on who you ask
Mar 3, 2023 · "The defense attorney said 'Wait a minute. Here are some lyrics you wrote in a rap song that suggests you were a part of planning this murder,'" ...
Rap lyrics are currently being used as evidence in the RICO trial against rapper "Young Thug," and defense attorneys in Salem are taking note.
12. The Original Hip-Hop (Rap) Lyrics Archive - OHHLA.com
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13. Prosecutors Used Rap Lyrics as Evidence in a Murder Trial
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Rap lyrics are protected free speech under the First Amendment. But all too often in trial after trial of Black men, prosecutors introduce this form of artistic expression to secure convictions for serious crimes carrying long prison sentences. Simply put, rap is unfairly seen in the courts, not as an art form, but as inherently incriminating evidence.
