You down with KGB? Putin on hip-hop culture

Posted By Joshua Keating Friday, November 20, 2009 - 7:18 PM Share

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin recently attended a rap battle sponsored by the Russian government to combat drug use. Vladimir Vladimirovich shared his thoughts on hip-hop culture and clapped awkwardly, but unfortunately chose not to drop a verse.
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