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Why Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov Won't Be Rapping with Jay-Z

By , About.com GuideSeptember 14, 2012

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Mikhail Prokhorov is a man of many passions -- politics (he ran for president in Russia), women (he's known for being surrounded by eye candy), success (duh, he owns the Brooklyn nets). But there's one thing the 47-year-old won't be attempting anytime soon -- rapping alongside Jay-Z.

Prokhorov recently explained to DETAILS magazine that, though he respects hip-hop, he's not particularly a fan of the genre. "I respect rap greatly but don't consider myself a fan," says the Russian billionaire.

Fan or not, Prokhorov isn't afraid to dabble every now and then. He once rapped on Russian television. "Mikhail Prokhorov on the microphone/I am the real Russian Eminem," he rapped.

About that performance, he says: "It was a complete surprise when I was asked to rap. But when I set myself to something, I always achieve great heights. So I don't think it would be fair to rap with Jay. I could cause irreparable damage to his professional career."

No kidding.

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