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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.

Hip-Hop Icons Tell Justices That Texas Turned Rap Lyrics Into a Death Warrant

Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.

Travis Scott Tells Supreme Court Use of Rap Lyrics in Death Sentence Was Unconstitutional

Killer Mike, T.I., Young Thug, Fat Joe, and more also filed a brief arguing that the lyrics were used to "stoke racial and anti-rap bias" ...

Rappers ask Supreme Court to review Texas man's 2009 death penalty conviction

In February, Broadnax's attorney asked for the Supreme Court to halt his execution, which is set for April, so they can ...
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Texas Attorney and Hip-Hop Artists Challenge Use of Rap Lyrics in Dallas Death Penalty Sentencing

A coalition of artists, entertainers, music industry leaders and professors, including Grammy Award-winning rapper Killer Mike, Young Thug, T.I., Blackish ...
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Will feds seek death penalty against Columbia SC rapper ‘Blacc Zacc’ Chapman?

Blacc Zacc alleged life of crime and murder contrasts sharply with his rise as a rapper and entrepreneur. In this photo, he visits the SiriusXM Studios on Jan. 23, 2024 in New York City. Cindy Ord ...