James Broadnax's execution exposes how prosecutors weaponize rap lyrics against Black artists, sparking nationwide push for legal protections.

Maryland will soon be the first state on the East Coast to limit how rap and song lyrics or creative expression can be used ...

Judges often exclude other forms of creative expression from being used as evidence – but rap lyrics continue to be used ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Hip-hop is bigger than ever, as it’s the most-consumed genre of ...

An innovative James Cook University experiment has found rap-related cues shape how people judge a hypothetical fan accused ...

Prosecutors love to cite rap as criminal evidence, but artists and advocates are waging an increasingly successful effort to restrict the controversial practice.

Rap is a lyrical expression of social, cultural, and political issues in present society. Unsurprisingly, rap music is the most popular genre of music and features predominantly Black artists ...