Consider This from NPR BONUS: Rapper Mac Phipps, After 20 Years In Prison, Is One Step Closer To Freedom
Mar 15, 2021
Mac Phipps, a New Orleans rapper, spent over two decades in prison due to a wrongful conviction linked to his music career. He discusses the emotional rollercoaster of facing clemency hearings and the ongoing challenges posed by his artistic identity in the eyes of the law. The conversation dives into the guilt and responsibility intertwined with his past, the toll of legal battles on his life and relationships, and the bittersweet excitement of reuniting with family after years apart. Phipps embodies resilience as he anticipates a new chapter.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Mac Phipps's Manslaughter Conviction
- Mac Phipps, a rapper signed to No Limit Records, was convicted of manslaughter in 2000.
- NPR's Louder Than a Riot podcast investigates this case, exploring how his lyrics were used against him despite a lack of physical evidence.
Mac Phipps's Early Career
- Mac Phipps, considered a hip-hop prodigy, was known for his thoughtful and profound lyrics.
- He was signed to No Limit Records but later convicted of manslaughter after a nightclub shooting.
Uncovered Corruption and Witness Tampering
- Louder Than a Riot uncovered corruption and witness tampering in Mac Phipps's case.
- His rap lyrics were used as evidence against him, leading to his conviction despite another person confessing.