As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial (2024)

Hip Hop takes the stand.

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.

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

K

Kemba

Self

Killer Mike

Self

B

Bun B

Self

M

Mac Phipps

Self

G

Glasses Malone

Self

S

Stash P

Self

Ari Melber

Self

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