He's one of the most popular rappers in America: Young Thug is facing up to 120 years in prison for allegedly being the head of a violent criminal gang. State prosecutors in Georgia are using lyrics from his songs as 'proof' of acts they say he was involved in, including the murder of a rival. But with this line of courtroom argument, is artistic freedom of speech under threat? 

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Guest: Keiran Southern, West Coast correspondent, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

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Clips: 11Alive, CNN.

Music excerpts:

Camilla Cabello ft Young Thug - Havana (Epic/Syco)

Young Thug - Stoner (Atlantic Records)

Young Thug - Anybody (YSL/300/Atlantic Records)

Young Thug - Slime Shit (300/Atlantic Records)

Young Thug - Just How It Is (YSL/300/Atlantic Records)

Lil Durk - Ahhh Ha (Alamo)

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