Charis Kubrin and Erik Nielson: Rap Lyrics on Trial

Charis Kubrin and Erik Nielson: Rap Lyrics on Trial

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Charis Kubrin and Erik Nielson: Rap Lyrics on Trial

Charis Kubrin and Erik Nielson: Rap Lyrics on Trial

Sat, Mar 28, 2015, 1:30pm
  • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Humanities Center at CMU
  • SPACE
  • Ticket Prices
    Festival Pass: $20 for general admission; $10 for students

The criminalization of rap music has intensified dramatically in recent months, as rap artists have lent their voices and influence to support the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. Professors Erik Nielson and Charis Kubrin are experts on the use of rap lyrics as evidence of criminal activity. They will discuss this important issue within the context of the Elonis case, which is currently before the United States Supreme Court, as well as the Jamal Knox case, involving a Pittsburgh rapper who is in prison for his song that protested the shooting of his friend by a Pittsburgh police officer.

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This event is part of the Pittsburgh Humanities Festival. Learn more here.

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