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XXL takes a deep dive into the U.S. court system's battle against rap lyrics being used against artists to prove guilt in crimes.

XXL takes a deep dive into the U.S. court system's battle against rap lyrics being used against artists to prove guilt in crimes.

XXL takes a deep dive into the U.S. court system's battle against rap lyrics being used against artists to prove guilt in crimes.

XXL takes a deep dive into the U.S. court system's battle against rap lyrics being used against artists to prove guilt in crimes.

Rappers have long had their music used as evidence against them in criminal trials. California could soon limit the practice

Earlier this week, the New York state Senate approved a bill that would limit how song lyrics can be used as evidence in a court of law, a new report

New York state lawmakers may limit rap lyrics from being used against artists in criminal cases. The bill is supported by Jay-Z and Kelly Rowland.

The New York Senate passed Bill S7527 -- also known as 'Rap Music on Trial' -- which will limit creative expression being used as part of evidence in criminal cases. 

JAY-Z is one of a group of music titans throwing his support behind a proposed New York state law that seeks to prevent rap songs from being used as court evidence.

The gold-selling former No Limit artist is working out what life looks like after spending half of it locked up for a killing someone else confessed to.