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Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov Raps on Russian Television Show (Video)

Found February 22, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mikhail Prokhorov,  Paris Hilton
TEAMS: New Jersey Nets

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Quick, what do Mikhail Prokhorov and Jay-Z have in common? Yes, they both own the Nets, but did you know they're both rappers? Prokhorov appeared on Russian television comedy show Projector Paris Hilton, and the hosts wrote a rap for him. It's reportedly based around his "signature technology product" in Russia and the rap is a play on words about how the product sounds like a Russian curse word. Check out the video below.
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