[BenLurkin]

“protect artistic expression”

Praising rape, robbery and murder is “artistic expression”?

[aimhigh]

so much for being able to "tell the whole truth."

[Spok]

So a confession to a violent crime couldn’t be used against the declarant in a trial? Of course the courts will have to be able to precisely define what rap is, and constitutionally justify why only rap lyrics are protected, as opposed to a ballad or opera. I am sure a California court will be able to ‘splain it!

[goodnesswins]

I thought for sure this was Babylon Bee...

[bobbo666]

Anyone know a rapper willing to do a “song” promoting the assassination of TwosomeNewsome?

Would be a damned interesting twist.

Hey, little mental defective who thinks he’d get a thrill shooting up a school or mall. What would your street cred be if you went after a governor?

[I want the USA back]

So if you confess to a crime and you say it in “rap” “music” you are set free. If you sung it to the tune of an opera, you would be convicted.

[Steely Tom]

So this means anyone discussing a crime (including murder) with a confederate by voice, or in text or emails, can just say "hey, we're discussing rap lyrics here..."

At that point, the communication cannot be used by the prosecution to prove intent or premeditation, or conspiracy.

[GMThrust]

I foresee a lot of people now identifying as rappers when charged with a “verbal hate crime”.

[Vision]

Clownifornia says respect rap lyrics!

[Vaduz]

3 out of 4 sound like the Clinton’s