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    Governor Newsom Rap Lyrics Bill Signed Into Law

    Governor Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 2799 into law. The “Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act” now makes rap lyrics inadmissible in California court!

    The California rap lyrics law is a step in the right direction for those who wish to pass federal legislation, like the Restoring Artistic Expression Act (RAP).

    There is no national legislation regarding using rap lyrics in a criminal context. Rappers continue to be victimized for their art in courts throughout the country.

    According to Dina LaPolt from the Songwriters of North America (SONA), the new law, as reported by Pitchfork, aims to ensure that prosecutors are held responsible and refrain from unjustly treating Black and Brown artistic expression as criminal.

    Rappers like T.I. and Killer Mike attended virtually.

    Due to its nature, hip-hop benefits from increased freedom of expression more than other genres. The street-wise personas of hip-hop artists may be performative, but the aesthetic is authentic.

    Allowing rappers to vocalize their aggressions and feelings openly will allow them to choose peace for themselves and their futures.

    When so much rap lyricism these days are fictional anyway, why stifle the creativity of future generations to cram more bodies into prison cells?

    1 COMMENT

    1. Any law that inhibits sending largely people of color to prison is a good law.
      Freedom of speech, includes freedom of expression. Keeping in mind though that words have power so we should be mindful with how we use them!

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