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After the execution of James G Broadnax in Texas, questions persist over the use of rap lyrics as evidence

*After languishing on death row in Texas for nearly two decades, James G. Broadnax was executed on April 30, 2026. In 2009, a ...

James Broadnax Executed in Texas

Broadnax was executed on April 30 after courts rejected filings related to lyrics, the racial makeup of his jury, and a new ...
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James Broadnax’s execution raises concerns over use of rap lyrics in death penalty case

James Broadnax wrote rap lyrics at 19 that were later used as evidence to convict him of double murder.

Man Executed By Texas Using Rap Lyrics Despite Push From Travis Scott, Fat Joe & Others

James Broadnax's execution exposes how prosecutors weaponize rap lyrics against Black artists, sparking nationwide push for legal protections.