Arrested Development rose to national prominence in the early 1990s with socially conscious lyrics and a sound that ...

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

*After languishing on death row in Texas for nearly two decades, James G. Broadnax was executed on April 30, 2026. In 2009, a ...

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

How come so many people, especially younger generations like Gen Z, idolize the 1990s? I mean, most Gen Zers were born after ...

An upcoming execution in Texas has gained the attention of prominent rappers like Travis Scott and T.I. for the questions it raises about the place rap lyrics have in the courtroom and how justice is ...

Prosecutors Used Rap Lyrics to Help Send a Man to Death Row in Texas. It's Not an Uncommon Tactic When he was 19, James Broadnax jotted down rap lyrics, thoughts and even job leads in a notebook that ...

The newly-passed PACE Act would restrict when prosecutors can cite rap lyrics in criminal cases, part of a nationwide effort to limit the practice. By Bill Donahue Maryland passed legislation Thursday ...

Cop Testifies Afroman Lyrics About Rapper Sleeping With Deputy's Wife Caused ‘Tremendous Pain’ Court testimony highlights the emotional impact of Afroman’s music, with a deputy claiming the lyrics ...

The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation Tuesday to prevent rap lyrics and other works of creative expression from being admissible in criminal or juvenile court proceedings. “What this bill ...

There are ample reasons to oppose the death penalty. It is not a proven deterrent to violent crime. It disproportionately targets defendants who are of color or can’t afford good lawyers. It is ...