{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/65789c96483dd70016fbdc28?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Criminal or artist? The trial of the rapper Young Thug","description":"<p>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. State prosecutors in Georgia are using lyrics from his songs as 'proof' of acts they say he was involved in, including the murder of a rival. But with this line of courtroom argument, is artistic freedom of speech under threat?&nbsp;</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.&nbsp;</em></p><p>Find out more about our Apple bonus series:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/times-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts-gdrm5k6cz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">'Inside the Newsroom'</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Keiran Southern, West Coast correspondent, The Times.</p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Luke Jones.</p><p>Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk</p><p><strong>Clips:</strong> 11Alive, CNN.</p><p><strong>Music excerpts:</strong></p><p>Camilla Cabello ft Young Thug - Havana (Epic/Syco)</p><p>Young Thug - Stoner (Atlantic Records)</p><p>Young Thug - Anybody (YSL/300/Atlantic Records)</p><p>Young Thug - Slime Shit (300/Atlantic Records)</p><p>Young Thug - Just How It Is (YSL/300/Atlantic Records)</p><p>Lil Durk - Ahhh Ha (Alamo)</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Times"}