A Russian rapper known as Big Baby Tape, whose real name is Egor Rakitin, was fined fifty thousand rubles for promoting drugs on the internet. The sanction came after a court found him in violation of the administrative code, specifically Section 1.1.6.13, which bans propaganda of narcotics through online channels. The Moscow Zyuzinsky Court delivered the decision after reviewing the evidence and arguments presented during the case. (Source: TASS)
Earlier reporting indicated that law enforcement became aware of the rapper’s online activities, prompting investigations and the filing of a lawsuit over content that promoted banned substances. Advocates for internet safety, including Ekaterina Mizulina, president of the Safe Internet Association, urged authorities to verify the alleged drug propaganda by the artist. (Source: TASS)
In December, it was reported that the Moscow Arbitration Court denied a claim by Rakitin seeking 185 million rubles from Warner Music Group’s Russian division. The dispute stemmed from Warner’s release of 37 songs by the rapper on Apple iTunes, with Rakitin arguing that he did not authorize the use of his works or receive corresponding compensation. (Source: TASS)
Additionally, a separate note mentioned that Ida Galich, a former blogger, was accused of stealing from Bonyu, marking another thread in related public disputes surrounding the artist and his circle. (Source: TASS)