Israeli politicians have recruited rap star Shyne to improve Israel’s image, though some have criticized the initiative, saying that the 34-year-old who became an Orthodox Jew while serving time in prison for a shooting incident is not a suitable advocate for the country.

Students at the Islamic Uhamka University in South Jakarta got a jolt of pure energy on Wednesday when the hip-hop collective Remarkable Current popped in for a performance. The audience was a bit shy at first, unsure what to make of the spectacle.