Posted on 11/14/2009 6:33:59 AM PST by WestTexasWend
* Russia's powerful PM Putin meets local rappers * Rappers chant: "Respect, Vladimir Vladimirovich"
MOSCOW(Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rubbed shoulders with rappers and was hailed with "respect" in a television show on Friday that could help boost his flagging ratings.
Putin, wearing a turtleneck sweater and jacket, went on stage to present awards to participants in "Battle for Respect", a hip-hop music contest run by Muz TV, a Russian rival to MTV.
"It would have been cool to record a joint track with Vladimir Putin because he is a legendary man and our idol," sang rapper Zhigan who won the contest. "Let's make so much noise in his honour that the whole world can hear."
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Maybe Obama should try that!
Or Biden: “Joey B Hazy a.k.a. Curious Smack”
I would seriously pay to see it!!
This is what the Dark Ages must have been like.
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