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Governor Moore Signs Historic Hip-Hop Protection Law | Music News
Governor Wes Moore just signed the PACE Act, making Maryland a trailblazer in protecting hip-hop artists from having their lyrics weaponized in court — a move he calls long overdue justice. With hip-hop lyrics used in over 840 prosecutions versus just four for all other genres combined, Moore’s law flips the script: judges now must prove lyrics are literal, directly tied to facts, and relevant before they can be admitted. It’s deeply personal for Moore, who grew up immersed in hip-hop’s culture and power — he can still recite Chubb Rock and Biggie like it’s yesterday. His own journey — from…
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