The phrase "murder rap" refers to being accused or charged with the crime of murder. It suggests that someone is in serious trouble and may face legal consequences for committing murder. Full definition
Pathetic loser Matt Blurdy has a heroic destiny, but he'd better shed those extra pounds and beat that murder rap in a hurry, because his destiny is about to be put to the test. (booklistonline.com)
Based on the experiences of former LAPD Detective Greg Kading, who wrote the book Murder Rap: The Untold Story of Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations. (deadline.com)
The first feature from Rupert Goold, artistic director of London's Almeida Theatre, the film owes a dramatic and stylistic debt to Capote, another stage veteran's big - screen debut about the complicated relationship between a prisoner facing a murder rap and the writer looking to capitalize on his experiences. (film.avclub.com)