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- A Texas jury sentenced James Broadnax to death for two murders after prosecutors used his rap lyrics as evidence.
- Broadnax's lawyers say the strategy exploited racial stereotypes and turned artistic expression into a death warrant.
- They have asked the Supreme Court to halt the execution.
- Prominent hip-hop artists Killer Mike and T.I. filed a brief supporting Broadnax, arguing prosecutors misread lyrics as a confession.
