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In 2009, rap got Putin’s official stamp of approval following his appearance on the “Battle for Respect” TV show. After two terms as president, the then-prime minister applauded rappers for ...

From fans to critics, everyone is still having a field day over the biggest rap battle of the year between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. But a minute rewind will take fans back to the spark that ...