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Texas Man Whose Death Penalty Case's Use of Rap Lyrics Was Criticized by Travis Scott Is Executed
Scott’s legal team previously filed a brief arguing that the use of lyrics in the case was unconstitutional and “particularly egregious.”
Maryland Legislature Signs Off on PACE Act to Protect 'Creative Expression' in Courts
The law sets standards for how music, visual art, poetry, and other forms of creativity can be used as evidence in court.
Afroman Mocks Cops Who Cried in Court Over Rap Lyrics, Declares Them 'the Biggest P*ssies'
Afroman has spoken out against the cops who raided his home after he was found not guilty of defaming them last month.
J. Cole Raps 'F*ck Them Lil' Sympathy Grammys' on New Mike WiLL Made-It Collab "OFG!"
The track is featured on Mike WiLL Made-It’s new album, 'R3SET.'
Travis Scott Tells Supreme Court That Rap Lyrics Were Used Unconstitutionally in Death Penalty Case
Young Thug, Killer Mike, and more have also expressed support for similar arguments in response to the Texas sentencing.
T.I. Shares New Song "War" Amid Back-and-Forth With 50 Cent
"The bear hibernating, don’t poke him," Tip raps in the new track.
Kendrick Lamar Says He Gossips ‘With My B*tch Like I'm Young Thug’ on Baby Keem's "Good Flirts" Song
The track appears on Keem's sophomore album, out now.
Lil Durk Trial: Judge Issues Mixed Verdict on Lyric and Video Evidence Inclusion
A split decision cut out most of the videos, allowed some of the lyrics, and punted on the rest until later in the month.
Witness Expected to Testify That Lil Durk Gave 'Music Opportunities' to Alleged Co-Conspirators
The preview of Durk's trial came up in arguments over whether the rapper's lyrics should be part of the case.
J. Cole Explores Feelings of Regret for Friend Pushed Away Over Sexual Orientation in New Song
"We did him wrong," the narrator admits in the new track "SAFETY."
J. Cole Raps From the Perspectives of 2Pac and Biggie on New Song "What If"
Cole imagines a world where the two hip-hop titans' feud never turned violent.
Drake Takes Aim at 'Double Agents,' Label in New 'Iceman' Snippet: 'Gave 'Em 15 Years of My Soul'
"F*ck them haters, double agents," Drake raps in a new 'Iceman' snippet.
J. Cole Calls Out Artists Who Use Bots to Boost Streams in New Freestyle: 'Math Ain't Mathin'
On "Golden Goose Freestyle," Cole argues "the bots is boostin'" when the numbers don't add up.
Lil Durk Wants Lyrics and Videos Removed as Evidence in Murder-for-Hire Trial
The rapper's legal team believes the use of some of his art "carries an extraordinary risk of unfair prejudice."
Kim Kardashian Quotes Kanye West's "Gold Digger" While Talking GOAT Legal Advice: 'We Want Prenup!'
The 2005 hit appeared on Ye's sophomore album 'Late Registration.'
Allen Iverson Reveals Humiliating Moment David Stern Read His Rap Lyrics During Meeting
Iverson said he was so embarrassed by the moment Stern read his rap lyrics to him that he "wanted to crawl up under the table."
Cardi B Responds to Critic Who Says She Has ‘Zero Real Talent’ and Uses Hip-Hop As A ‘Quick Hustle’
The rapper dropped her new album 'Am I the Drama?' seven years after her Grammy-winning debut, 'Invasion of Privacy.'
Watch Cardi B and Matthew McConaughey Discuss ‘My Toes White’ Lyric From “Wanna Be (Remix)”
The rapper name-dropped the Oscar winner on the remix of GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion's "Wanna Be" remix.