Congressmen Jamaal Bowman and Hank Johnson have introduced the “RAP Act” in an effort to prevent lyrics from being used as evidence. The bill is written in a way to protect the creativity and “free speech” of all recording artists. However, this bill clearly has the intent of protecting rappers. Two rappers from Atlanta, Young Thug and Gunna, were recently locked up as part of a RICO investigation.
Young Thug’s “YSL” record label/gang is accused of being involved with 50 murders in the Atlanta area. Lyrics from the record label’s music were presented in court as part of the case against the gang. This is apparently an inappropriate thing to do, some even consider it “racist”. However, it is doubtful that the families of the alleged victims of YSL would care too much about the political posturing of black Democrats who don’t do much other than showboat for votes every couple of years.
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Why Congress Introduced the RAP Act to Limit the Use of Lyrics in Court
RAP Act: Restoring Artistic Protection Act meant to shield artists’ lyrics from being is as court evidence in prosecutions – ABC7 Chicago
Everything To Know About Young Thug Gunna YSL Charges
Atlanta DA Claims Young Thug and YSL Group Triggered Over 50 Murders, But Lawyer Says Rapper ‘Has Committed No Violation of the Law Whatsoever’
RAP Act would ban lyrics from being used as evidence in criminal cases | CNN Politics
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