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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act into law last Friday in a ceremony conducted via Zoom. The law makes the state the first to prohibit the usage of rap lyrics in criminal court cases. Meek Mill, E-40 and other artists and music industry figures attended the video call in support of the move.

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A bill introduced earlier this year by South Los Angeles Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer may soon be signed into law in California. The bill would restrict the use of rap lyrics and other creative works as evidence in criminal proceedings. The bill has already passed both the State Senate and State Assembly. It will soon progress […]

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A woman in a gorilla mask attempted to egg Elder and members of his security team were allegedly hit with a pellet gun and folks online are trying to make it seem like Elder was the victim of a hate crime.

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The man then returned with a gun and took all the chicken and the waffles, and police are still trying to locate the suspect.

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San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said via a statement that the man shot dead engaged in a shootout and was a gang member.

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The artist born Lamonta Butcher was 29 years old.

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One of the greatest to ever step on the court is getting a special designation from an area that he brought so much joy too. Black Mamba will live forever on the west coast.

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Tianna Arata, 20, was part of a group of protesters in the city of San Luis Obispo who shut down a major highway and were already dispersed at the time of the arrest. She faces five felonies and three misdemeanor charges.

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Nichole Anderson and David Nelson attempted to paint over the sign on a street In Martinez, Calif.

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The incident occurred in Martinez, Calif. on the Fourth of July.

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Fuller, 24, was found earlier this week hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall with investigators seeking to determine if foul play was at the root.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated that the state's 40 million residents keep indoors for an indefinite amount of time.