Hip-hop on trial: When can a rapper's lyrics be used as evidence in a criminal case?
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A critical race theory scholar explains why it’s problematic to use rap lyrics as evidence of a crime, and what some lawmakers are doing to protect artistic expression.
That was just one piece of evidence in the arrest report for 25-year-old Kenjuan McDaniel, who is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center on charges of murder. The lyrics in a rap music video on social media depict a Las Vegas man rapping about a murder he committed two years earlier, according to Las Vegas police documents.
The lyrics in question are, 'Parked the car, double back on feet, the smartest way to slide, drove in, double lock'
Kenjuan McDaniel, 25, rapped in his music video, ‘I be the reason why he’s dead, we still taunt him when he die’