Many Western artists rely on parental advisory stickers. In Russia, a nipple or a curse word can result in an 18+ rating or outright deletion. The uncut versions of videos like Lollipop by Lil Wayne or Montero by Lil Nas X are technically illegal to distribute to minors in Russia, making the "uncensored" cuts high-value contraband.
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The banning of uncensored and uncut music videos has significant consequences for artists and the music industry as a whole. For many artists, Russia remains a crucial market, and being banned from performing or releasing music can have severe financial and reputational implications. Many Western artists rely on parental advisory stickers
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