Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Dec. 15 the Kremlin should play a leading role in Russian rap music and in youth culture, rather than trying to shut it down.
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Rapper Oxxxymiron performs during a concert in support of rapper Husky, whose real name is Dmitry Kuznetsov, at a Moscow club on Nov. 26, 2018. Three of Russia's top rappers on Nov. 26, 2018 gave a concert protesting against the jailing of a fellow rapper, as they complain music stars face increasing cancellations of concerts and pressure from authorities.
