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September 22, 2022
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Rap Lyrics on Trial Are Altering Careers of A-List Rappers

[ad_1] Moment of TruthSince its early days, rap lyrics have been used by prosecutors to build narratives with criminal trials. With the genre's popularity booming, this trend continues to affect aspiring artists and A-list rappers alike more than ever.Words: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon."Ready for war like I'm Russia" is an evocative simile. It’s politically salient and instantly understandable, if a little trite, but is it “an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy?” That’s what prosecutors are attempting to prove in the highly visible RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) case against Young Thug and members of the rapper’s Young Stoner...

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July 19, 2022
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Questionable Lyrics That Got Rappers in Trouble

[ad_1] While rap music is an expression of self, some artists have pushed the envelope to the point of inciting social media backlash or facing threats of being canceled. Over the years, rappers have penned lyrics that serve as food for the soul, but also have churned stomachs and raised eyebrows. However, there are other instances in which artists seem not to be completely aware of the harm they’re potentially inflicting on certain individuals or communities with their music.Just last month, Lizzo came face-to-face with controversy when she dropped her record "GRRRLS." She was labeled an ableist due to her use of the term "spaz," which she says in her lyrics for the...

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October 22, 2021
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50 Violent Rap Lyrics That Will Make You Cringe

[ad_1] Toughness has been an admirable trait in the world of hip-hop for quite some time. The game has always placed a premium on street cred, which is a testament to one's reputation throughout the areas they frequent and beyond. Street cred can be attained through various means, but striking fear in others is one of the more prevalent -- and effective -- ways to go about being respected in the streets, as well as in the realm of hip-hop. Going back as early as pioneers like Melle Mel, who was one of the first street-certified MCs in rap, hip-hop had its fair share of imposing figures during the 1980s, including Just-Ice, Eric B.,...

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December 24, 2020
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Lyrics You Automatically Associate With Your Favorite Rappers

[ad_1] All of your favorite rappers have a famed one-liner from their lyrics that they can automatically be associated with. The bars, often sing-along-worthy, speaker-certified and highly memorable, are propelled daily on hip-hop Twitter and Instagram. Photos of artists prefaced with a caption that reads something along the lines of “Quote this with your favorite [insert rapper] lyrics” or “[So and so] once said ______” get thousands of responses each time they’re posted on social media, shedding light on how much a portion of a rapper’s verse on a song can stick out in their career catalog and to fans.For instance, with Lil Wayne, your brain might flash to his bar in...

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