Criminal or artist? The trial of the rapper Young Thug

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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. Criminal or artist? The trial of the rapper Young Thug, including the murder of a rival. But with this line of courtroom argument, is artistic freedom of speech under threat? Guest: Keiran Southern, West Coast correspondent, The Times. Host: Luke Jones. 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) This podcast has been acquired by the BBC. It is not complied by BBC Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.