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Pharrell Williams, and "The Nanny" star Fran Drescher joined other artists at the glitzy Grammys on the Hill event in Wash, DC  last week

Their use in court raises issues of prejudice and free expression | Culture

When McKinley “Mac” Phipps got his big break in hip-hop, the rapper had big dreams. But years later his lyrics would help put him behind bars for more than two decades.

Rapper Mac Phipps was a rising star whose career came to a crashing halt when song lyrics were used against him in court; he served two decades in prison for manslaughter, even though he's maintained his innocence.

Here are the newest hip-hop projects to drop this week, including releases from Drake and 21 Savage, Dusty Locane, Lecrae and more.

Today’s list also includes Babyface’s new video for “Simple,” featuring Coco Jones, and the already controversial collaboration ‘Her Loss.’

Drake, 21 Savage, Megan Thee Stallion and More Sign Petition To Restrict the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court: As a part of the "Protect Black Art" collective.

Call to Defend Creative Expression Backed by Alicia Keys, Camila Cabello, Coldplay, Drake, Future, J. Cole, Jack Harlow, John Legend, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige,...

Killer Mike and Mac Phipps have been locked in as guest speakers at New Orleans' 'Rap On Trial Symposium,' which takes place in November.

Mac Phipps has announced his first album in 23 years, 'Son of the City,' which comes a year after he was released from prison following a two-decade bid.