Instagram/Travis Scott & Killer Mik Music Rap lyrics used as evidence in a death penalty case. Artists protest as Supreme Court weighs the constitutionality of using art in trials. March 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Some of the most influential figures in rap music are standing behind a Texas man on death row whose rap lyrics were used as evidence during his sentencing. This case has ignited a debate over the constitutional limits of referencing artistic expression in criminal trials.