Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Big Sean, Fat Joe, Yo Gotti, and others are supporting the “Rap Music on Trial” bill. If passed, the law will prevent rap lyrics from being used in court as evidence during criminal trials. Fat Joe told Rolling Stone, “Our lyrics are a creative form of self-expression and entertainment – just like any other genre. We want our words to be recognized as art rather than being weaponized to get convictions in court. I hope the governor and all the lawmakers in New York take our letter into consideration, protect our artistic rights and make the right decision to pass this bill.” The bill was introduced last November and is working its way through the lawmaking process.
The rap superstars, along with Fat Joe, Big Sean, Yo Gotti, Kelly Rowland, Killer Mike, Robin Thicke, and others, urge New York lawmakers to pass the proposed bill “Rap Music on Trial” https://t.co/aEI6tQEgtb
— Rolling Stone Australia (@rollingstoneaus) January 19, 2022
