This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46309271

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Russian rapper Husky in court over street gig after venue ban Husky: Russian rapper jailed for street gig after venue ban
(about 3 hours later)
One of Russia's most popular rappers is appearing in court after police detained him as he performed to fans from the roof of a car. One of Russia's most popular rappers has been jailed for 12 days after he defied a ban and performed to fans from the roof of a car.
Dmitry Kuznetsov, better known as Husky, staged the impromptu gig in the southern city of Krasnodar on Wednesday after an official concert was cancelled under pressure from authorities. Dmitry Kuznetsov, better known as Husky, staged the impromptu gig in the southern city of Krasnodar on Wednesday after an official concert was cancelled under pressure from the authorities.
Prosecutors had warned the venue that the event contained "extremism".Prosecutors had warned the venue that the event contained "extremism".
Husky's lawyer has said he could face up to 15 days in jail. Husky was convicted of hooliganism, Kommersant newspaper reported.
He is accused of disobeying the police and organising an unauthorised gathering. In court, the rapper said fans had asked him to sing in the street and he had felt a responsibility to those who had bought tickets.
Husky has gained a huge following on social media but his music has often fallen foul of the authorities.Husky has gained a huge following on social media but his music has often fallen foul of the authorities.
Footage posted on social media showed police detaining Husky as he stood on the car and rapped to chanting fans. The crowd booed and jeered as he was bundled away.Footage posted on social media showed police detaining Husky as he stood on the car and rapped to chanting fans. The crowd booed and jeered as he was bundled away.
According to reports, the Krasnodar Arena Hall where the Husky concert was originally planned cancelled the event after prosecutors warned against "the inadmissibility of extremist activity".According to reports, the Krasnodar Arena Hall where the Husky concert was originally planned cancelled the event after prosecutors warned against "the inadmissibility of extremist activity".
Husky then tried to perform at a club but the power was switched off, Kommersant newspaper reported. He and his fans then moved into a nearby street where police moved in. Husky then tried to perform at a club but the power was switched off, Kommersant said. He and his fans then moved into a nearby street, where police moved in.
The rapper recently said in a social media post that venues in several cities were being put under pressure to cancel his concerts.The rapper recently said in a social media post that venues in several cities were being put under pressure to cancel his concerts.
Husky's lyrics are known for mocking Russian authorities and one of his earliest songs openly criticised President Vladimir Putin.Husky's lyrics are known for mocking Russian authorities and one of his earliest songs openly criticised President Vladimir Putin.
However, he is also reported to have shown support for Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.However, he is also reported to have shown support for Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Dmitry Kuznetsov was born in 1993 in Ulan-Ude in eastern Siberia. His 2017 album, Favourite Songs of (Imaginary) People, has become one of the most popular releases in Russia.Dmitry Kuznetsov was born in 1993 in Ulan-Ude in eastern Siberia. His 2017 album, Favourite Songs of (Imaginary) People, has become one of the most popular releases in Russia.