Attorney weighs in on ‘bad lyrics’ debate, urges artistes to get more creative

In light of the recent arrest of dancehall artiste KipRich, triggered by what law enforcers described as lyrics that “promote criminal activity”, at least one entertainment lawyer is encouraging artistes to get more creative with their content. Ronald Young, an attorney with some two decades of experience under his belt, says while the police’s recent stance borders on infringing on an artiste’s right to freedom of expression, entertainers are responsible for finding more palatable ways o...