With the debate raging about whether lyrics still matter in hip-hop, one person who has never wavered in carrying the flag for the spittas is JID. The Atlanta rapper’s evolution from his origins as a ...

Rap lyrics have a long history of being used as evidence in court cases. But a Georgia bill that would protect artists is now on the table.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Rap lyrics can “activate bias” in potential jurors, according to ...