CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Relevance
......Admissibility of Relevant Evidence
.........Specific Issues
............Rap Lyrics
4 Cards On This Topic:

Rap lyrics properly admitted as evidence of "mental state," not for their literal truth.

Defendant's rap lyrics improperly admitted into evidence under EC §352 where their prejudicial nature substantially outweighed their minimal probative value; error was harmless.

Trial ct. did not err in admitting rap lyrics into evidence where they were relevant and no prejudice was demonstrated.

Rap lyrics taken from D's home properly admitted in gang killing as relevant to culpability.