Italian rapper accuses public broadcaster Rai of censorship
Accusations of censorship and homophobia from a popular tattooed rapper backed Italy's state broadcaster Rai onto the defensive as they erupted across media headlines Monday. The scandal -- in which Rai managers appeared to try to dissuade rapper Fedez from criticising the far-right during a May Day concert -- has reignited questions about neutrality and political pressure at Rai. Politicians and media groups have stepped up calls for reform of the top management of the broadcaster, which is named by government ministers. "For years we have been denouncing a 'system' at Rai: it's the party-...
Source: timesofmalta.com
