Judges often exclude other forms of creative expression from being used as evidence – but rap lyrics continue to be used ...

James Broadnax, 37, was executed by lethal injection in Texas after being convicted of the 2008 shootings of two Christian music producers in Dallas, despite his cousin allegedly confessing to the cri ...

Tiana Krasniqi - who married James Broadnax just weeks before he was put to death in Texas - says she is haunted by his final moments ...

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The Texas death row case of James Broadnax highlights growing concerns over the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court and potential racial bias in trials. The use of rap lyrics as evidence in ...

When he was 19, James Broadnax jotted down rap lyrics, thoughts and even job leads in a notebook that would become evidence at his capital murder trial. Prosecutors selected lyrics with alleged ...

A notebook filled with rap lyrics, personal thoughts, and even job leads, penned by James Broadnax at 19, became crucial evidence in his capital murder trial. Prosecutors selectively presented lyrics ...

When he was 19, James Broadnax jotted down rap lyrics, thoughts and even job leads in a notebook that would become evidence at his capital murder trial. Prosecutors selected lyrics with alleged ...

This book cover image released by The New Press shows "Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics, and Guilt in America" by Erik Nielson and Andrea L. Dennis. (The New Press via AP) This image released by Paramount+ ...