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Fred Durst banned by the entire country of Ukraine

by Dan MacRae

Ukraine to Fred Durst: You can take that cookie and stick it up your (yeah!)

Yes, Limp Bizkit’s perpetually capped captain is no longer welcome in the Ukraine. It’s not simply because he packs a chainsaw that will skin your ass raw, either. Durst has reportedly been banned for five years thanks to quotes from the rapper/director where he said he was interested in buying a residence in Crimea. Russia’s annexation of the Ukrainian territory last year ranks as a major political issue, so his endorsement of living in Crimea in its current state wasn’t likely to be greeted warmly.

The Ukrainian publication Apostrof reported that the half-decade ban came into effect in November “in the interests of guaranteeing the security of our state.” A confirmation of the ban has been wrangled, but details are sparse. Is Wes Borland still allowed to pop into Kiev on vacation? Probably.

We’re going to take this moment to remind you that the Limp Bizkit video where Fred Durst made out with Halle Berry to The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” is a thing that still exists.

[h/t Stereogum]