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This raises serious questions about freedom of speech. Much of rap has a violent history. Are the cops violating his civil rights, or do his lyrics truly constitute actionable threat?
Humorous but relevant: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3_kUaYFJA
Upon re-reading, the threat to bomb a specific public event was most likely where the line was formally crossed. IANAL