Kansas Supreme Court Considers Rap Lyrics As Criminal Evidence

Top photo explanation . . . Tekashi69 has no socially redeeming value as an artist which is probably why he's better than most and a perfect depiction for this sordid tale . . . 

Meanwhile . . . An important legal questions is now tied to a Golden Ghetto killing and might or might not explain why "mumble rap" remains a popular sub-genre in this problematic era for hip-hop . . . Check-it: 

The Kansas Supreme Court will determine whether rap lyrics written by a teenager can be used as evidence in a homicide case.

DEFENDANT was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 shooting.

DEFENDANT'S legal team argues his rap lyrics were irrelevant, prejudicial, and not a confession to the specific crime.

The prosecution contends the lyrics contain details that directly relate to the homicide and were fair for the jury to consider.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

CJOnline: Are rap lyrics criminal evidence in Kansas or just artistic expression?

Archive link for anybody who is REALLY interested just because this story is fascinating and trending even has hip-hop fades from pop culture.

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