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Jay-Z Pens New York Times Op-Ed On Meek Mill And “The Absurdity Of The Criminal Justice System”

It takes a lot to get Jay-Z to write something; the man famously doesn't even write down his own lyrics before recording them. But Jay has recently been dealing with the imprisonment of his friend and peer Meek Mill. Meek, the Philadelphia rap star, was recently sent to prison for 2-4 years on a probation…

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14:45 on November 17 2017

Jay-Z Pens New York Times Op-Ed On Meek Mill And “The Absurdity Of The Criminal Justice System”

Stereogum — It takes a lot to get Jay-Z to write something; the man famously doesn't even write down his own lyrics before recording them. But Jay has recently been dealing with the ... more info

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16:00 on November 17 2017

Jay-Z takes on criminal justice reform in wake of Meek Mill sentence

CNN Showbiz — Jay-Z is speaking out about what he views as the criminal justice system "stalking" black people. more info

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18:26 on November 17 2017

Jay-Z defends Meek Mill in new op-ed: 'Probation is a trap and we must fight'

USA Today Music — In a new op-ed for the New York Times, Jay-Z slams a Philadelphia judge's decision to sentence Meek Mill to two to four years in prison. ... more info

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19:50 on November 17 2017

The Criminal Justice System Stalks Black People Like Meek Mill

Chorus.fm — Jay Z, writing for The New York Times: On the surface, this may look like the story of yet another criminal rapper who didn’t smarten up and is back where he started. B... more info

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