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Rap Lyrics Under Legal Scrutiny: The Art vs. Evidence Debate

This chapter explores the relationship between rap music and the legal system, focusing on how police use social media to scrutinize rap lyrics for violent content. It addresses the concerns over artistic freedom, the implications for Black creativity, and the backlash from artists regarding the double standards in how lyrics are interpreted across different music genres.

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