Can music cause violence? A new report finds that lyrics and music videos have been used to imprison hundreds of young Black men. It has sparked debate about rap, crime and racism.
Rap and drill ‘used to send young men to jail’
On trial: A criminal behaviour order allows the police to vet the lyrics of drill superstar Digga D. Glossary
Rap - A type of music in which the words are spoken rhythmically rather than sung.
Grime - 'Grime' emerged in the early 2000s from the East End of London, from a marriage American-influenced hip-hop to genres more popular in Britain, such as garage and dancehall. Grime remained 'underground' for a long time, but eventually broke into the mainstream with artists like Dizzee Rascal and Tinchy Strider.
Drill - A subgenre of hip hop music that emerged in the 2010s. It is known for its violent lyrics.
Tantamount - Virtually the same as.
Prejudice - An idea about something, especially a group of people, that is not based on reality.
Homicides - Murders.
Perpetrator - A person who does something illegal or harmful.