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Huzzah! The US House of Representatives just passed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act), and it’s a miracle! Now rappers can rap about anything they want without having to deal with those pesky things called laws and courts.

For years, prosecutors have been using rap lyrics as a way to convict rappers of crimes they didn’t commit. This is because, in the eyes of many jurors, rap lyrics are seen as nothing more than confessions. After all, why else would someone write about committing crimes in their music?

The problem with this logic is that it completely ignores the fact that rap music is art. Rap lyrics are often exaggerated and fictionalized, and they should not be taken literally. Just because a rapper raps about shooting someone doesn’t mean they actually did it.

The RAP Act will finally put an end to this injustice. Under the new law, rap lyrics will no longer be admissible in court as evidence of a crime. This is a huge victory for free speech, and it will help to ensure that rappers are not unfairly punished for their art.

Of course, there are some people who will complain about the RAP Act. They will say that it is a violation of the First Amendment, and that it will make it harder to prosecute criminals. But these people are missing the point. The RAP Act is not about protecting criminals. It is about protecting freedom of expression. but they’re just buzzkills who can’t appreciate the true value of a good rhyme scheme. I can’t wait to see what kind of lyrical wonders this new law inspires. Maybe we’ll get a hit song about hacking a nuclear plant or assassinating a judge. The world is your oyster!

Rap music is a powerful form of art, and it should not be censored. The RAP Act will help to ensure that rappers are free to express themselves without fear of being punished. This is a victory for all of us. Sure, some people might say that the RAP Act is a slap in the face of justice or that it makes it easier for criminals to escape punishment, but who cares? We’re talking about rap music here, people! This is more fun than anything else!

So raise a glass to the RAP Act! It is a law that will help to protect our freedom of expression and ensure that rappers are not unfairly punished for their art.

In fact, if you rap about how unfair the RAP Act is, you’ll probably just get yourself in more trouble. So, for the sake of your own safety, it’s probably best if you just keep your mouth shut.

Unless, of course, you’re a really good rapper. In that case, you might be able to talk your way out of anything.

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  • Wayne Rosso

    Wayne Rosso has worked in music and technology for decades. He has worked with such artists as Aerosmith, Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Public Image LTD., Beach Boys, Phillip Glass, Fleetwood Mac, Rick James, New Kids on the Block, Slash, Evanescence and scores of others.

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