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New US Bill Suggests Restricting the use of Rap Lyrics as Legal Evidence

Georgia Police have been cracking down on violent rap. But a newly introduced bill could be the saving grace for Atlanta’s biggest rap stars. Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 other associates in connection to YSL were arrested this May for several serious charges. Murder, conspiracy, and drug possession are just a few of the accusations, in addition to common themes in YSL's music. What counts as evidence, and what’s considered artistic expression? This is a question that’s been on everybody’s mind. Soon, we may get an answer in the form of a new bill. a YSL affair The Restoring Artistic Protection (RAP) Act firstly seeks to restrict the usage of rap lyrics as admissible evidence in court. Secondly, the bill is designed to protect artists' right to “artistic expression”. This recently formed bill could potentially change the legal landscape of the country, as the usage of music as evidence has become commonplace. Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams is the most recent and notable example of this. Specifically, lyrics from 'Bad Boy', 'Take it to Trial', and 'Nobody' has been used by Georgia prosecutors during legal proceedings. “ got into a beef if you will with another rapper by the name of Rayshawn Bennett, also known as YFN Lucci,” a prosecutor said during his bond hearing. “At some point, Lucci’s mother was shot at and the song comes out, ‘Bad Boy,’ that says, let’s see…‘You better watch the way you breathe around me ‘fore that breath be your last boy, Smith & Wesson .45 put a hole in his heart, better not play with me, killers stay with me, I shot at his mommy now he no longer m me.” The lengthy indictment cites explicit lyrics from 'Nobody', a 2018 Nicki Minaj collab. “I never killed anybody but I got something to do with that body,” A New Bill in Town The newly proposed bill was offered by congress lawmakers Hank Johnson and Jamaal Bowman, representing Georgia and New York respectively. According to a Billboard report, the goal of the rap act is to protect “creative or artistic expression” and limit how it can be utilized in a courtroom. It also requests prosecutors prove song lyrics have  “literal meaning” in relation to the case when presenting to them to a judge or jury. “Our judicial system disparately criminalises Black and brown lives, including Black and brown creativity,” Bowman said in the initial proposal. “We cannot imprison our talented artists for expressing their experiences nor will we let their creativity be suppressed.” He continued. This is a sentiment shared by many rap fans who are fearful of their favorite artist censoring themselves. This is a big step in a long battle to get lyrical content out of the courtroom. Currently, there are two similar bills in New York and California awaiting their fate. The New York Bill-S7527 has officially passed the state senate, however, it still needs another deciding vote by the New York assembly. Jay-Z has been an outspoken advocate for free speech within rap. Earlier this year, he gained signatures from high-profile artists like Big Sean, Meek Mill, and Kelly Rowland in support of Bill-S7527. Being a rapper himself, Jay clearly prioritizes the status of rap as an art form. With so much star power behind it, and approval from the senate, this NY legislature might just make it all the way. RELATED STORIES: TRENDINGNBA YoungBoy Lyrics Almost Used Against Him YSL Lyrics Used Against Them As Evidence In RICO Case By Georgia District Attorney Written by Dreema Carrington Read the full article

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New US Bill Suggests Restricting the use of Rap Lyrics as Legal Evidence

Georgia Police have been cracking down on violent rap. But a newly introduced bill could be the saving grace for Atlanta’s biggest rap stars. Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 other associates in connection to YSL were arrested this May for several serious charges. Murder, conspiracy, and drug possession are just a few of the accusations, in addition to common themes in YSL's music. What counts as evidence, and what’s considered artistic expression? This is a question that’s been on everybody’s mind. Soon, we may get an answer in the form of a new bill. a YSL affair The Restoring Artistic Protection (RAP) Act firstly seeks to restrict the usage of rap lyrics as admissible evidence in court. Secondly, the bill is designed to protect artists' right to “artistic expression”. This recently formed bill could potentially change the legal landscape of the country, as the usage of music as evidence has become commonplace. Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams is the most recent and notable example of this. Specifically, lyrics from 'Bad Boy', 'Take it to Trial', and 'Nobody' has been used by Georgia prosecutors during legal proceedings. “ got into a beef if you will with another rapper by the name of Rayshawn Bennett, also known as YFN Lucci,” a prosecutor said during his bond hearing. “At some point, Lucci’s mother was shot at and the song comes out, ‘Bad Boy,’ that says, let’s see…‘You better watch the way you breathe around me ‘fore that breath be your last boy, Smith & Wesson .45 put a hole in his heart, better not play with me, killers stay with me, I shot at his mommy now he no longer m me.” The lengthy indictment cites explicit lyrics from 'Nobody', a 2018 Nicki Minaj collab. “I never killed anybody but I got something to do with that body,” A New Bill in Town The newly proposed bill was offered by congress lawmakers Hank Johnson and Jamaal Bowman, representing Georgia and New York respectively. According to a Billboard report, the goal of the rap act is to protect “creative or artistic expression” and limit how it can be utilized in a courtroom. It also requests prosecutors prove song lyrics have  “literal meaning” in relation to the case when presenting to them to a judge or jury. “Our judicial system disparately criminalises Black and brown lives, including Black and brown creativity,” Bowman said in the initial proposal. “We cannot imprison our talented artists for expressing their experiences nor will we let their creativity be suppressed.” He continued. This is a sentiment shared by many rap fans who are fearful of their favorite artist censoring themselves. This is a big step in a long battle to get lyrical content out of the courtroom. Currently, there are two similar bills in New York and California awaiting their fate. The New York Bill-S7527 has officially passed the state senate, however, it still needs another deciding vote by the New York assembly. Jay-Z has been an outspoken advocate for free speech within rap. Earlier this year, he gained signatures from high-profile artists like Big Sean, Meek Mill, and Kelly Rowland in support of Bill-S7527. Being a rapper himself, Jay clearly prioritizes the status of rap as an art form. With so much star power behind it, and approval from the senate, this NY legislature might just make it all the way. RELATED STORIES: TRENDINGNBA YoungBoy Lyrics Almost Used Against Him YSL Lyrics Used Against Them As Evidence In RICO Case By Georgia District Attorney Written by Dreema Carrington Read the full article