Rap lyrics can’t be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, judge rules

The man accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay can’t have his rap lyrics used against him at trial. A Brooklyn judge wrote a lengthy decision Tuesday that was dense with hip-hop history.

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Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rules

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Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rules

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Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay: Judge

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Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rules

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