During the sentencing phase of Broadnax's trial, prosecutors presented 40 pages of notebooks, which included ‘gangsta rap’ ...

After James Broadnax's execution in Texas, debate grows over using rap lyrics as evidence in court and their impact on bias ...

Lil Durk's legal team recently called out prosecutors for grasping at straws in the rapper's felony case. The "Viral Moment" hitmaker was arrested by federal authorities on a conspiracy to commit ...

Experts say treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors.

Federal prosecutors are pushing to use Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock’s lyrics as evidence, arguing his music serves as a direct confession to violent crimes. Kay Flock could spend the rest of his life ...

Two of hip-hop's biggest stars were in major legal trouble this month. Both face allegations that they are the centers of major criminal conspiracies, and prosecutors are using their lyrics as ...

The rapper's legal team believes the use of some of his art "carries an extraordinary risk of unfair prejudice." ...