If Playboi Carti Was Charged For His Lyrics
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses rapper Playboi Carti's lyrics and their potential legal implications, exploring charges ranging from second-degree murder to petty theft. It delves into the consequences of drug-related crimes, such as possession of MDMA (Molly) and cocaine, and the penalties for violent acts like assault and robbery. The script also touches on the possibility of an insanity defense and the varying sentences for different degrees of crimes.
Takeaways
- 🎤 Cardi B's lyrics reference various criminal activities, including murder, drug use and sales, and violent crimes.
- 🔍 The script discusses the legal implications of the actions mentioned in Cardi B's lyrics, such as second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
- 💸 Financial crimes like robbery and theft are also touched upon, with potential prison sentences and fines outlined.
- 🚫 Drug-related crimes are a significant focus, with mentions of MDMA (Molly, ecstasy), cocaine, and codeine, each carrying different legal consequences.
- 🔫 The script addresses the severity of weapon-related crimes, including assault with a firearm and the potential for enhanced charges if law enforcement is involved.
- 🚗 Driving under the influence and evading law enforcement are also mentioned, with associated legal repercussions.
- 🤕 Physical violence, such as battery and assault, is discussed, with the script differentiating between simple and aggravated forms.
- 🏢 The script also covers property crimes like burglary and the potential for lengthy prison sentences.
- 🏥 The mention of prescription drugs like Xanax and Percocet highlights the distinction between legal use and illegal possession.
- ⚖️ The script concludes with a hypothetical scenario of an insanity defense, which could lead to different sentencing outcomes.
Q & A
What crime is Cardi B potentially charged with in the lyrics, and what is the possible sentence?
-Cardi B could potentially be charged with second-degree murder, which is a crime that could be considered if the murder mentioned in the lyrics was not premeditated. The sentence for this crime could be up to one year in prison and a fine of a thousand dollars.
What is the legal term for threatening to punch someone when you see them?
-Threatening to punch someone when you see them could be considered conspiracy to commit a violent crime. In this case, the violent crime would be assault, and the sentencing for conspiracy could not exceed the maximum possible punishment for assault.
What is the legal consequence of using foreign mushrooms as mentioned in the lyrics?
-Using foreign mushrooms could result in a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine of a thousand dollars.
What crime is associated with the term 'Molly' in the context of the lyrics?
-Molly is another name for MDMA or ecstasy, which is illegal to use or possess. Simple possession or use of MDMA is a state felony.
What is the potential punishment for selling cocaine as referenced in the lyrics?
-Being convicted of selling cocaine or cocaine base would result in three to four years in state prison, with crack cocaine convictions being a year longer.
What is the charge for threatening to shoot someone in the lyrics?
-Threats such as shooting someone can be punished by up to three years in prison.
What is considered as stalking in the legal sense according to the lyrics?
-Always watching over someone would be considered stalking, which is a misdemeanor. The charge of stalking is punishable by imprisonment in a County Jail up to one year and/or a fine of up to a thousand dollars.
What is the crime referred to as 'petty theft' in the lyrics, and what is its typical penalty?
-Petty theft convictions typically fall under a state's misdemeanor laws, which carry a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail.
What is the legal term for 'driving while high' as mentioned in the lyrics?
-Driving while high is a criminal offense that can result in license suspension, fines ranging from about 500 to 2,000 dollars, substance abuse treatment, a term of probation, and up to a year in jail, although jail time is not very common.
What is the potential legal consequence for putting a bounty on someone as described in the lyrics?
-Putting money on someone, or placing a bounty, is another way to phrase solicitation of a crime such as murder. This is a felony and carries up to nine years in prison and a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.
What is the charge for shooting at multiple people without causing death as mentioned in the lyrics?
-Cardi B would be charged with multiple counts of assault with a firearm, which carries a sentence of up to four years in county jail and a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.
Outlines
📚 Legal Implications of Playbocardi's Lyrics
This paragraph delves into the potential legal consequences of lyrics allegedly referencing criminal activities. It discusses second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and the distinction between fatal and non-fatal outcomes. The paragraph also touches on drug-related crimes, including possession and distribution of substances like MDMA (Molly), cocaine, and codeine. It outlines the penalties for various offenses, such as robbery, burglary, and assault, emphasizing the severity of charges that could be levied against an individual based on the described actions in the lyrics.
🚔 Crime and Punishment in Lyrics
The second paragraph continues the legal analysis of lyrics, focusing on the implications of violent acts and drug-related crimes. It covers the potential charges for assault with a firearm, the mandatory prison sentence for crack cocaine offenses, and the penalties for evading law enforcement. The paragraph also discusses the consequences of using threatening language in lyrics, such as putting a bounty on someone or inciting violence. It provides a detailed look at how specific drug references, such as possession of large quantities of MDMA, could lead to severe legal repercussions, including lengthy prison sentences and substantial fines.
🔍 Deep Dive into Lyrical Criminality
The final paragraph provides a deeper examination of the criminal references in the lyrics, including the potential for aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and the sale of drugs like methamphetamine. It also speculates on the use of an insanity defense, which could result in commitment to a mental hospital instead of traditional sentencing. The paragraph concludes with a discussion of the legal ramifications of leaving a victim injured and the potential charges related to robbery under various circumstances. It highlights the complexity of legal interpretations of lyrics and the wide range of penalties that could be applied.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Second-degree murder
💡Conspiracy to commit murder
💡Molly
💡Cocaine base
💡Assault
💡Stalking
💡Petty theft
💡Mandatory prison sentence
💡Aggravated assault
💡Insanity defense
💡False imprisonment
Highlights
Cardi B's lyrics are analyzed for potential criminal charges, including second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The distinction between murder for hire and simple murder is discussed, with different sentencing implications.
Foreign mushrooms possession could lead to a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine.
Threatening to punch someone is considered conspiracy to commit a violent crime, with a maximum punishment linked to assault.
A G6, a type of MDMA pill, is mentioned, highlighting the illegality of MDMA possession or use.
Selling cocaine is linked to a state prison sentence of three to four years, with crack cocaine sentences being a year longer.
Molly, another name for MDMA or ecstasy, is discussed in the context of illegal drug use.
The maximum sentence for robbery or burglary from a bank is detailed as 20 years.
Base, a name for freebase cocaine, is mentioned in relation to selling, which implies a prison sentence.
Threatening someone is charged as a Class C misdemeanor with the potential for assault.
The slang term 'X' for ecstasy is explained, and its illegality is emphasized.
Codeine is discussed as a drug that can be prescribed, thus not necessarily a crime if obtained legally.
The slang definition of 'smoke' as killing with a firearm is provided, with associated prison time.
Stalking is identified as a misdemeanor with potential imprisonment and fines.
Petty theft is discussed as a potential charge, with a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail.
Inciting a riot is described as a punishable offense with fines and potential imprisonment up to five years.
Driving while high is outlined as a criminal offense with potential license suspension and jail time.
Placing a bounty on someone is explained as solicitation of a crime, with heavy prison time and fines.
Assault with a firearm is detailed, with potential sentences based on the number of people involved.
The mandatory first offense prison sentence for crack possession or sale is highlighted.
The slang term 'P' for methamphetamine and its legal implications are discussed.
Aggravated battery is identified as a potential charge based on the severity of injuries inflicted.
The insanity defense and its potential impact on sentencing are explained.
Transcripts
playbocardi was charged for the crimes
in his lyrics
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since it's not clear whether the murder
cardi was referring to was premeditated
or not I'm going to call this second
degree murder
thinking about homicide would be
classified as conspiracy to commit
murder
this crime would be considered murder
For Hire but since Ola is still alive
currently the event was not fatal
lessening the sentence for cardi
foreign
mushrooms can result in a sentence of up
to one year in prison and a fine of a
thousand dollars
threatening to punch someone when you
see them could be considered conspiracy
to commit a violent crime in this case
the violent crime would be a soul in the
sentencing for conspiracy could not
exceed the maximum possible punishment
for assault
foreign
a G6 refers to a type of MDMA pill
pressed with the characters G and six on
its reverse side simple possession or
use of MDMA is a state felony
selling cocaine being convicted of
selling cocaine or cocaine base would
give you three or four years in state
prison with crack cocaine convictions
being a year longer
Molly is another name for MDMA or
ecstasy which is illegal to use or
possess
yeah
I'm robbing the back the maximum
sentence for robbery or burglary from a
bank is 20 years
base is another name for freebase
cocaine and serving implies that cardi
was selling it
should be threatening someone to result
in a Class C misdemeanor with the charge
of assault
X is yet another nickname for the drug
ecstasy which is illegal to use or
possess codeine however can technically
be prescribed to someone so it won't be
counted as a crime by the off chance
that cardi got it prescribed to him
yeah
as I mentioned Molly is illegal but
Percocet can technically be prescribed
to someone so it won't be counted as a
crime
the slang definition of smoke means to
kill someone with a firearm
cocaine position is punishable by up to
a year in jail certain circumstances can
raise this case up to three years but
I'm gonna stay on the lower end
foreign
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threats such as shooting someone can be
punished by up to three years in prison
[ __ ] I'm not a stalker
always watching over someone would be
considered stalking and a misdemeanor
charge of stalking is punishable by
imprisonment in a County Jail up to one
year and or by a fine of up to a
thousand dollars
foreign
it's unclear what cardi took or stole
from whoever he was referring to so I'm
gonna call this crime petty theft most
petty theft convictions will fall under
a state's misdemeanor laws which
typically carry a maximum penalty of up
to one year in jail
like I stated X is another name for the
drug ecstasy which is illegal to use or
possess and lean is another name for
codeine which can technically be
prescribed to someone so won't be
counted as a crime
inciting a riot is punishable by
extensive fines and or imprisonment for
up to five years
foreign
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taking off someone's head is murder and
removing their head would also be
considered mutilation but since the
person would already be dead I'll count
it as mutilation of a corpse
driving while high is a criminal offense
that can result in licensed suspension
of 90 days to a year fines ranging from
about 500 to 2 000 substance abuse
treatment a term of Probation and up to
a year in jail but the jail time is not
very common
foreign
putting money on someone is another way
to phrase placing a bounty on someone
solicitation of a crime such as murder
is a felony and Carries up to nine years
in prison and a fine of up to ten
thousand dollars
cardi mentioned shooting at multiple
people but he never stated that any of
them died meaning that he would be
charged with multiple counts of assault
with a firearm which carries a sentence
of up to four years in county jail and a
fine of up to ten thousand dollars since
it is not known how many people he was
referring to I'll go on the low end and
say two
foreign
this is another assault with the firearm
charge like the last crime and shooting
at a camp of people could be a large
group of people but to be safe I'll just
double the charges of the last lyric
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threatening to Rob someone would be
considered a felony criminal threat
foreign
how badly the person was injured by
cardi I'll call the simple battery which
permits up to six months in the county
jail and or a fine of up to two thousand
dollars
crack is the only drug that carries a
mandatory first offense prison sentence
a person convicted of possession or sale
of crack automatically receives a
five-year prison term and a minimum one
thousand dollar fine
foreign
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would generally be considered a
misdemeanor assault with a firearm which
is punishable by six months to one year
in County Jail
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card uses multiple different references
to cocaine cocaine possession is
punishable up to three years and since
cardi stayed that he had bricks of it
he'd likely get a sentence on the higher
end
foreign
Eric firearm can carry a state prison
sentence of up to 12 years
it's unclear how many people cardi
claims to have killed but I'll go on the
low end and say two
Chopper won't miss Nick
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it is likely that cardi would receive
the death penalty for mass murder
foreign
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back in the crack rock form after it's
been cut apart by a cutting agent this
means cardi was selling crack based on
this lyric
evading an officer carries a possible
sentence of up to one year in county
jail as well as a fine of up to a
thousand dollars when officer is the
victim of an assault crime the fence
automatically is considered aggravated
assault meaning that cardi would also be
charged with aggravated assault on an
officer for shooting at them
yeah driving like on drums
oh
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Xanax and Percocets can technically be
prescribed so I'll only count Molly is a
crime from this lyric
it isn't specified how many people cardi
was referring to shooting at so I'll go
in the low end and say two
got it back
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p is a slang term for methamphetamine
and O likely refers to an ounce of drugs
getting caught with less than 5 grams of
meth with intent to distribute and sell
could result in a prison sentence of up
to 20 years but that's if you're caught
with an extremely high amount so I'll go
right in the middle since it's
unspecified
foreign
hitting someone with a pump would be
considered assault with a firearm and
leaving them in a trunk would be false
imprisonment
the part where cardi stated that he left
the victim lumped would likely raise the
severity of his battery sentence from
simple to aggravated
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yeah
it's been called remains
possessing over a quarter million
dollars worth of Molly would almost
certainly give you the maximum felony
conviction for ecstasy possession
Cardi's saying that he [ __ ] someone up
implies that he left them badly injured
making this charge aggravated battery
yeah
riding in from the circumstances of
Cardi's robbery are unknown Sogo
easyironment call it second degree
robbery which has a sentencing of up to
five years in a state prison and or
funds of up to ten thousand dollars
I'm taking your [ __ ] you college kid
blam yo
gotta go 7 30. 7 30 is a term meaning
crazy that originates from the 730
motion which is a court process to
examine the defendant's mental state to
see if they're fit to stand trial if
cardi successfully pleaded the insanity
defense then he would not receive the
normal sentencing for his crimes and
instead would be committed to a state
mental hospital
foreign
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