Asked by Keandra Potts on Jun 20, 2024

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Which group's Nasty as They Wanna Be led to the arrest of its members on charges of obscenity after a performance in Florida,an arrest which the courts later overturned as a violation of free expression?

A) 2 Live Crew
B) Public Enemy
C) A Tribe Called Quest
D) N.W.A.

2 Live Crew

An American hip hop group from Miami, Florida, known for their explicit lyrics and legal battles over obscenity laws in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Obscenity Charges

Legal accusations against individuals or entities for producing or distributing material that is considered offensive or lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

Free Expression

The right to freely express one's ideas, opinions, and art, protected under many legal systems as a fundamental freedom.

  • Appreciate the impact of African Americans on literature, art, and entertainment fields.
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Simon EsparzaJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
2 Live Crew's album "Nasty as They Wanna Be" led to legal battles over obscenity charges, which were eventually overturned, highlighting issues of free speech and censorship in music.