If Playboi Carti Was Charged For His Lyrics

Summary

The 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

00:00

📚 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.

05:02

🚔 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.

10:02

🔍 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.

Keywords

💡Second-degree murder

Second-degree murder refers to a homicide that is not premeditated but is committed with intent to cause serious bodily harm. In the video, this term is used to discuss the potential charge for a crime mentioned in Cardi B's lyrics, illustrating the video's theme of analyzing criminal charges in relation to lyrics.

💡Conspiracy to commit murder

Conspiracy to commit murder is a criminal charge for an agreement between two or more people to commit murder. The video uses this term to explain the legal implications of lyrics that suggest planning a homicide, highlighting the video's focus on the intersection of music and criminal law.

💡Molly

Molly is a slang term for MDMA or ecstasy, an illegal drug. The video mentions Molly to discuss the legal consequences of drug-related lyrics, showing how the video explores the relationship between lyrics and drug laws.

💡Cocaine base

Cocaine base is a form of cocaine that has not been neutralized with an acid. The video discusses the legal ramifications of selling cocaine base, emphasizing the video's examination of drug trafficking laws.

💡Assault

Assault is a criminal act that involves an intention to cause harm to another person. The video references assault in the context of lyrics that threaten violence, demonstrating the video's aim to connect lyrical content with potential criminal charges.

💡Stalking

Stalking is the act of repeatedly following, watching, or harassing someone, often with an intent to intimidate. The video includes stalking as a concept to discuss the legal consequences of certain behaviors described in lyrics, further exploring the video's theme of legal interpretations of music.

💡Petty theft

Petty theft is the act of stealing property of a value below a certain threshold, typically considered a less severe crime. The video uses the term to analyze the potential legal outcomes of theft mentioned in lyrics, showcasing the video's detailed look at criminal charges.

💡Mandatory prison sentence

A mandatory prison sentence is a legally required period of incarceration for certain crimes. The video mentions this in relation to crack cocaine offenses, emphasizing the severity of drug laws and the video's focus on legal penalties.

💡Aggravated assault

Aggravated assault is a more serious form of assault, often involving the use of a weapon or causing serious injury. The video discusses this term in the context of lyrics that describe violent acts, highlighting the video's exploration of the severity of criminal charges.

💡Insanity defense

The insanity defense is a legal argument that a defendant was not responsible for their actions due to a mental disorder. The video references the insanity defense as a potential strategy in a hypothetical trial, illustrating the video's examination of legal defenses in relation to criminal charges.

💡False imprisonment

False imprisonment is the crime of restraining someone's freedom without legal authority. The video includes this term to discuss the legal implications of actions described in lyrics, further emphasizing the video's focus on the legal consequences of certain behaviors.

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

[Applause]

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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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