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When Rap Lyrics Stand Trial

July 3, 2012 enielson 3 Comments

I just wrote this article for The Root on the use of rap lyrics in criminal trials.  I am hopeful that it will help shine a spotlight on the (mis)use of art to put people in jail…

Erik Nielson

Erik Nielson is Associate Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Richmond, where his research and teaching focus on hip hop culture and African American literature. He lives in Richmond, VA and Brooklyn, NY.

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