Rhymes and Reason: Navigating the Evidentiary Admissibility of Rap Lyrics in the Courtroom
Music is a form of creative and artistic expression that has existed since time immemorial. Today, such freedom to express oneself is being challenged in an evidentiary context in our legal world.For instance, you may have heard of the notorious YSL trial in the United States involving rap artist Young Thug, and how the original trial judge allowed for the admission of his song lyrics as evidence. The fundamental question remains: should rap lyrics be admissible as evidence i
