As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial (2024)

  • NR
  • 01/22/2024 (US)
  • Music, Documentary
  • 1h 35m

Hip Hop takes the stand.

Overview

Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.

J.M. Harper

Director

Cast

Kemba's headshot

Kemba

Self
Killer Mike's headshot

Killer Mike

Self
Bun B's headshot

Bun B

Self
Mac Phipps's headshot

Mac Phipps

Self
Glasses Malone's headshot

Glasses Malone

Self
Stash P's headshot

Stash P

Self
Ari Melber's headshot

Ari Melber

Self

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