Russian rapper Nikolai Sobolev discusses recent events in the Russian rap scene, including a proposal to limit rap music in Russia due to its perceived promotion of a "lifestyle" that includes drugs, sex, and violence. Sobolev criticizes this proposal, suggesting that it is an attempt to suppress free speech and creativity. He also ridicules the proposal's author, Igor Matvienko, a member of Roskomnadzor, the Russian media watchdog, and his suggestion to adopt the experience of China in limiting rap music.
Sobolev also discusses a recent rap battle between two Russian rappers, Guf and Ptahha, which he describes as "shameful" and "unrealistic." He criticizes the rappers for their behavior during the battle, including their use of profanity and personal attacks.
Finally, Sobolev addresses the controversy surrounding the rap battle, including a call to violence made by one of the rappers, and suggests that the Russian rap scene needs to be protected from people who are trying to suppress it.
Throughout the video, Sobolev uses humor and satire to critique the proposal to limit rap music and the behavior of the rappers involved in the battle.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Nikolai Sobolev is the head of Roskomnadzor.
2. The chairman of the public council proposed limiting rap in Russia.
3. Igor Matvienko, a producer, suggested that children are saturated with a lifestyle that promotes slackers, drug addicts, and murderers.
4. Igor Matvienko has five children and is concerned about the impact of rap music on them.
5. Igor Matvienko's production project, Mobile Blondes, was created to promote a more wholesome image.
6. Mobile Blondes is a group that sings patriotic songs with a focus on traditional Russian values.
7. The group's soloists were chosen for their physical appearance, with an emphasis on traditional Russian beauty standards.
8. Igor Matvienko proposed limiting rap music in Russia by adopting the experience of China.
9. China has a death penalty for corruption.
10. Elon Musk launched the world's heaviest launch vehicle, Falcon Heavy, into space.
11. Elon Musk plans to launch 4,000 telecommunication satellites to distribute the internet to all inhabitants of the planet.
12. The project will cost $10 billion.
13. Igor Matvienko's proposal to limit rap music in Russia was met with opposition from some rappers.
14. A rapper named Guf agreed to a battle with another rapper, Lips, for 2 million rubles.
15. The battle was sponsored by several brands, including Yandex Music.
16. The rapper Lips was criticized for his performance and was accused of being motivated by money.
17. The rapper Guf was also criticized for his performance and was accused of being out of touch with reality.
18. The battle between Guf and Lips was seen as a spectacle and was widely covered in the media.
19. The rapper Yurku Khovansky was dissatisfied with the outcome of the battle and released a video criticizing the judges.
20. The rapper Ptahha offered a reward for anyone who could catch up with Yurku Khovansky in St. Petersburg.
21. The rapper Basta offered a reward of 30,000 rubles for Yurku Khovansky's head.
22. The rapper Ptahha agreed to trade jewelry for information about Yurku Khovansky's whereabouts.