Professor Jack Lerner
Clinical professor of law at UC Irvine and expert in intellectual property, media law, and the use of rap lyrics in litigation.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 56min
Rap on Trial - Young Thug Was Not the First and Won’t Be the Last
Professor Jack Lerner, a clinical law professor at UC Irvine and expert in media law, joins to explore the legal landscape surrounding rap music. They discuss the troubling use of rap lyrics as courtroom evidence, particularly in Young Thug's trial, revealing biases that often misinterpret artists' words. Lerner emphasizes the need for reform to support artistic expression and considers how misrepresentations can unjustly impact lives. The conversation also touches on efforts to legislate against these practices in various states.
