I hope the governor and all the lawmakers in New York take our letter into consideration, protect our artistic rights and make the right decision to pass this bill. We want our words to be recognized as art rather than being weaponized to get convictions in court. ![]() “Our lyrics are a creative form of self-expression and entertainment – just like any other genre,” Joe said. Rap star Fat Joe, who hails from the Bronx, also spoke on the issue of rap artists having their lyrics used against them in the court of law while urging members of the senate to support the “Rap Music on Trial” bill. Carter is from New York, and if he can lend his name and his weight, that’s what he wants to do.” “This is an issue that’s important to (Jay-Z) and all the other artists that have come together to try to bring about this change,” Spiro told Rolling Stone. Love Girl you make my heart beat Boom boom boom Cant stop I like that Be just mine Overtime. Say they wanna read my mind They really wanna read my mind Telling you right now, all you’ll find Is a lost soul, rich and blind. ![]() ![]() ![]() Co-written by Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, University of Richmond Professor and Rap on Trial author Erik Nielson, and University of Georgia law professor Andrea Dennis, the letter is fully co-signed by the Brooklyn native and addresses an injustice that is close to the mogul’s heart. You never see them too long on the ground You wanna be one of them, yeah You wanna be one of them, yeah Whoa now Hey, Mr. Get high with me if you rock with me Smoke with me, drink with me Fcked up liver with some bad kidneys.
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