Daria Zoteeva, better known as Instasamka, in today's interview with Ksenia Sobchak decided to understand her "transformations": from a scandalous rapper with battles and beefs to a mature artist who now sees in music not only rhymes, but also "hidden layers" of propaganda. And at the same time, Why LGBT themes? Every now and then it pops up in conversations about "destructive content" - both in the diss of colleagues and in official bans under the flag of caring for the younger generation. Sobchak, as always, added fuel to the fire: she listed the entire arsenal of "don'ts", from obscenities to casinos, and hinted that behind this is not so much child psychology as good old censorship.
"Let your boyfriend change gender"
During the conversation, Instasamka recalled her long-standing feud with singers Dora and Maybi Baby. According to her, one of the diss tracks directed at her included the line "Let your boyfriend change his gender". Zoteeva called this a “nightmare” and suggested that such lyrics are not just battle rap, but part of the “layers” that are “sneaked” into popular culture under the guise of provocation.
Warning: The track below contains profanity and harsh language. It’s all in the spirit of battle rap. If you’re bothered by profanity, you might want to skip this.
"These tracks convey the meanings they want to convey", — said the actress, linking the topic of gender identity to the concept of "destructive content".
"LGBT is not allowed, children will see"
Sobchak also raised a broader issue: how a system of bans is being established in Russia under the pretext of “protecting children.” She listed topics that “must not” be shown to minors—ranging from LGBT issues to profanity: "Well, LGBT people are not allowed - children will see. You can't swear at them, the children will see. You can't smoke - the children will see it. You can't drink - the children will see. You can't play in the casino - the children will see". Ksenia clearly hints that this slogan of "protecting children" hides not care, but classic censorship, which prohibits everything that does not fit into the conservative template. And she recalled that Instasamka herself used to criticize people, "who use children as a shield" for PR purposes.
The Instagram influencer agreed that bans are often used manipulatively, but added that she personally understands why society wants to “protect children.” She said that she herself once took her idols’ songs too literally—and now believes that such content can have a destructive influence.
"You are saying exactly the same words that are said by all sorts of public organizations, Mizulins and everyone who hides behind children," — Sobchak replies. — "Just a little - let's hide behind the children to ban everything".
"Do you think Mizulina is hiding behind children? And is he playing some kind of double game for his own benefit? Of course, I think that like all people, she has mistakes, but her activities... Well, maybe I'm wrong, but I kind of think she's sincere.", says Instasamka. Sobchak answers: "It's not about her, it's about you. You say the same narratives that you yourself condemned".
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