Music industry backs bill to limit use of rap lyrics in federal court amid Young Thug indictment

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Top music industry leaders, including the Recording Academy, are backing legislation introduced in Congress that would limit the use of rap lyrics as evidence by federal prosecutors in court proceedings.

in Fulton County, Georgia, that led to the arrest of hip-hop stars Young Thug and Gunna on gang-related charges.

"Mr. Williams has committed no violation of law, whatsoever. We will fight this case ethically, legally and zealously. Mr. Williams will be cleared," Young Thug's attorney Brian Steel told ABC News. "Mr. Sergio Kitchens, known as Gunna, is innocent. The indictment falsely portrays his music as part of criminal conspiracy," the rapper's attorneys, Steve Sadow and Don Samuel, told ABC News.

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