Rapper on Death Row: Rap Lyrics Used as Evidence
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James Broadnax, a Texas death row inmate convicted of capital murder at 19, faces execution on April 30th. His case highlights racial bias, as prosecutors used his rap lyrics to argue he was a future danger, ignoring peaceful verses. He has no serious criminal record, but a rough childhood and all-white jury led to a death sentence. Now, rap heavyweights like Young Thug and Killer Mike support his case, comparing it to Johnny Cashs songs. Broadnaxs cousin recently claimed he was the sole shooter, potentially exonerating Broadnax. As appeals progress, Broadnax writes poetry and plans a wedding, but time is running out.
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