Newsom signs bill banning rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases…

The hip-hop community is voicing support for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who on Friday (Sept. 30) signed the nation’s first “rap lyrics” bill that blocks prosecutors from using “creative content” as evidence in criminal cases.
Newsom signed AB 2799, the Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, during an online forum attended by rappers Meek Mill, YG, Killer Mike, E‑40, Too Short and Ty Dolla $ign. Also present were members of the Black Music Action Coalition, Songwriters of North America, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., and former Def Jam Records president Kevin Liles.
“Artists of all kinds should be able to create without the fear of unfair and prejudicial prosecution,” Newsom said. “California’s culture and entertainment industry set trends around the world and it’s fitting that our state is taking a nation-leading role to protect creative expression and ensure that artists are not criminalized under biased policies.”
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CA is the 1st state to ensure creative content – like lyrics & music videos – can’t be used against artists in court without judicial review.
Thanks, @JonesSawyerAD5 …