Challenging the Criminalization of Black Art: The Prophet's Story

This chapter dives into the portrayal of young black men in the media, focusing on Willie Stiggers, also known as Prophet, a hip-hop advocate. It explores the use of rap lyrics in court cases, citing the indictment of Lawrence Montague for a shooting death, where his lyrics were used as evidence. The chapter emphasizes efforts by activists and legislators, like the Black Music Action Coalition and lawmakers such as Jay-Z, to protect artists from unjust legal implications of their art.