Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend and dozens of other music industry workers sign an open letter in protest of rap lyrics being used by prosecutors in court.
2:13 PM PDT, November 2, 2022Multiple musicians have teamed up to speak out against the use of rap lyrics as evidence in legal trials. On Monday,Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
"Rappers are storytellers, creating entire worlds populated with complex characters who can play both hero and villain," the letter reads."But more than any other art form, rap lyrics are essentially being used as confessions in an attempt to criminalize Black creativity and artistry."where Young Thug is facing more than 50 allegations against him, many of which use his lyrics as evidence in the trial.
The call has support from all across the music industry, including streaming services such as Spotify and Tidal, record labels including Republic Records, Capitol Records, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, and organizationslike the American Association of Independent Music, the American Civil Liberties Union, Artist Rights Alliance and Black Music Action Coalition.
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