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Author: Erik Nielson Publisher: The New Press ISBN: 1620973413 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 223
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A groundbreaking exposé about the alarming use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence to convict and incarcerate young men of color Should Johnny Cash have been charged with murder after he sang, "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die"? Few would seriously subscribe to this notion of justice. Yet in 2001, a rapper named Mac whose music had gained national recognition was convicted of manslaughter after the prosecutor quoted liberally from his album Shell Shocked. Mac was sentenced to thirty years in prison, where he remains. And his case is just one of many nationwide. Over the last three decades, as rap became increasingly popular, prosecutors saw an opportunity: they could present the sometimes violent, crime-laden lyrics of amateur rappers as confessions to crimes, threats of violence, evidence of gang affiliation, or revelations of criminal motive—and judges and juries would go along with it. Detectives have reopened cold cases on account of rap lyrics and videos alone, and prosecutors have secured convictions by presenting such lyrics and videos of rappers as autobiography. Now, an alarming number of aspiring rappers are imprisoned. No other form of creative expression is treated this way in the courts. Rap on Trial places this disturbing practice in the context of hip hop history and exposes what's at stake. It's a gripping, timely exploration at the crossroads of contemporary hip hop and mass incarceration.
Author: Klassic Jones Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781726134552 Category : Languages : en Pages : 28
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"Under Raps Magazine where underground meets mainstream." Under Raps Magazine the #1 Source in music, fashion, politics and anything involving the urban community.Under Raps magazine was birthed from a love of music and entertainment, as well as a love for culture and diversity. The founder of Under Raps Magazine is aiming to bring awareness to the musical talent that lies in the evolving independent artist driven music scene that can be found in every city nationwide. Our goal is to bring light to the independent musician while also highlighting the accolades of the mainstream artist. We also seek to educate the minority community on health, fashion, finances, and anything related to the positive development of the urban community.