EARLY ACCESS: Rap Music On Trial - A Dose of Buckley
Added 2022-06-10 16:01:07 +0000 UTCVIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/4rxdeKnn7Uk
Hey everyone, it's early access day! Before we get to this weekend's video, two reminders: 1) I'll be at Forest City ComiCon on June 25th, so for those of you who live somewhat close to London Ontario, Canada, feel free to come see me! And for those that can't... a reminder that the most recent Q&A post is up here on the Patreon, and I've gone through all the questions posted so far. If you have a question for me, feel free to ask it over there!
Alright, on with this weekend's video, a look at rap lyrics being used in court cases, and whether that should be allowed. Enjoy!
When rappers talk about committing crimes in their songs, are they playing a character, or are they writing their autobiography? That's the question behind the "Rap Music on Trial" bill in New York, which looks to stop the courts from using rap lyrics against a performer as if it's actual evidence. BUT, what about when it actually IS evidence? Buckley looks at several rappers, including YNW Melly, Young Thug, and others, who have had their lyrics played back for them in court or entered as evidence, and wonders if this is a first amendment issue, OR a fifth amendment issue?
