Rhyme and punishment go hand in hand in America. NPR Music's new podcast, Louder Than A Riot, reveals the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration. From Bobby Shmurda to Nipsey Hussle, each episode explores an artist's story to examine a different aspect of the criminal justice system that disproportionately impacts Black America.

Now you can follow along with the music featured in every episode.

Subscribe to the podcast. Stream the playlists on Apple Music and Spotify.

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