O rap como crítica ao discurso jurídico penal tradicional: viver pouco como um rei ou muito como um Zé?

Abstract

The study explores rap's critique of traditional criminal legal discourse in Brazil, emphasizing the connection between structural racism and social exclusion, as well as criticizing the way in which traditional legal epistemology treats criminality as a simple choice between “good” and “evil". A methodology used for the analyzes was legal storytelling, which aims to see the role played by the judiciary based on the narratives of vulnerable social groups. As a theoretical framework, the present text is located between the areas of study of law, art, critical epistemology and critical racial theory. When analyzing rap lyrics, it becomes clear how the Brazilian judicial system contributes to the marginalization and dehumanization of young black people and peripheral populations. denouncing police brutality and the criminalization of poverty. In addition to portraying these realities, the lyrics promote critical reflection on the failures of the penal system, calling for a reassessment of judiciary practices. Thus, the work highlights the importance of rap as a source of critical racial epistemology that enables the transformation of current criminal discourse to promote equality and equity in law enforcement.