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JAY-Z, Meek Mill, Killer Mike & more pushing to ban rap lyrics being used in court | HipHopDX

JAY-Z is spearheading a group of A-list artists pushing to ban rap lyrics from being used in court, according to Rolling Stone. Hov has rallied Meek Mill, Big Sean, Fat Joe, Yo Gotti and Killer Mike, as well as R&B stars Kelly Rowland and Robin Thicke, in supporting a proposed New York state law that seeks to prevent prosecutors from using rap songs as evidence of alleged crimes.

JAY-Z (Photo: Instagram)
JAY-Z (Photo: Instagram)

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