As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial
“Hip Hop takes the stand.”
2024•1h 35m•6.3•Released
MusicDocumentary
Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.
Director
J.M. Harper
Languages
English
Studio
District 33
Cast
Kemba
Self
Killer Mike
Self
Bun B
Self
Mac Phipps
Self
Glasses Malone
Self
Stash P
Self
Ari Melber
Self
Production
Company
District 33
Company
Park Pictures Features
Company
Strike Anywhere
Company
MTV Entertainment Studios
Producer
J.M. Harper
Producer
Sam Bisbee
Producer
Peter Cambor
Producer
Sam Widdoes
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