Quote of the Day

Posted by Chris Spags on November 16th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

People act like President Obama is the coolest guy to ever hold a higher office and, I must confess, he is both funky and fresh. But is he anywhere near as cool as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin going on a hip-hop TV show in Russia? DOUBTFUL.

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.

Despite hip-hop’s violent image, Putin had a stern message for the rappers about healthy living.

“I do not think that ‘top-rock’ or ‘down-rock’ breakdance technique is compatible with alcohol or drugs,” Putin told cheering hip-hoppers who responded with chants of “Respect, Vladimir Vladimirovich”.

[Reuters]

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