99 Problems, But Lack Of An Explanation From A Procedural Law Professor Ain’t One

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Feb 3

Remember that verse in 99 Problems by Jay-Z that talks about getting pulled over by the cops?

For some of us, his lyrics turned into advice.

*Pulled Over | Created by Jay W. Austin & DALL•E*

Thankfully, a professor of procedural law took his time and broke the verse down line-by-line to show what Hova got right and what he got wrong: Jay-Z’s 99 Problems, Verse 2: A Close Reading with Fourth Amendment Guidance for Cops and Perps by Caleb Mason.

If you’d rather not go line-by-line with him, then scroll to his conclusion to see his final verdicts for both police and citizens.

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