Prosecutors used hip-hop lyrics to help sentence a man to death: ‘This only happens to rap music’

James Broadnax was a teenager when a jury convicted him of capital murder, with his rap lyrics presented as evidence he posed a threat of ‘future dangerousness’ ...

Batson Violation And Rap Lyrics Challenge In Texas: Last-Minute Appeal To Stop James Broadnax Lethal Injection

Texas inmate James Broadnax seeks clemency before April 30 execution as co-defendant confesses to 2008 Garland murders.
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Travis Scott argues to Supreme Court that use of rap lyrics to issue death penalty is 'unconstitutional'

Travis Scott is among a group of rappers defending a man on death row in Texas. Scott has signed an amicus brief addressed to the Supreme Court stating that James Broadnax had his First Amendment ...
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Texas Attorney and Hip-Hop Artists Challenge Use of Rap Lyrics in Dallas Death Penalty Sentencing

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A coalition of artists, entertainers, music industry leaders and professors, including Grammy Award-winning rapper Killer Mike, Young Thug, T.I., Blackish star Anthony ...
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Travis Scott argues to Supreme Court that use of rap lyrics to issue death penalty is 'unconstitutional'

Travis Scott is coming to the defense of a Texas man whose rap lyrics were used during sentencing to decide upon capital punishment. Travis Scott is among a group of rappers defending a man on death ...