As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

January. 22,2024

Rating：

6.4

Genre：

Documentary Music

Keywords：

Music Documentary

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Kemba as Self

Killer Mike as Self

Bun B as Self

Ari Melber as Self

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