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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.

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

Travis Scott, Killer Mike, and others have filed briefs with the Supreme Court in support of a Texas man whose rap lyrics were used in his conviction.

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.

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

"No matter how beautiful it sounds, or how horrific it may sound, it's still just art." ...
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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 ...