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How Vietnamese rap got political

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    11 February 2015
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Vietnam is a communist state where it's not always easy to criticise the government.

But a young Vietnamese rapper studying in the United States has launched a scathing criticism of the state using rap music. With more than 200,000 views on YouTube, it has struck a chord back home.

Video journalist: Greg Brosnan

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