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ROLLIN’ IN IT

Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst splashes out £3,000 on a blinged up iPhone 7 emblazoned with portrait of VLADIMIR PUTIN

The 'Take A Look Around' singer has praised the strongman leader in the past

LIMP Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has splashed out on a blinged up iPhone 7 decorated with the portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Durst, 45, famous for hit single 'Rollin' has spent much of his time in Russia since marrying makeup artist Kseniya Beryazina in 2012 and has even talked about applying for dual citizenship.

 An iPhone 7 in Damascus gold and with the face of Putin
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An iPhone 7 in Damascus gold and with the face of PutinCredit: CEN/CAVIAR
 Fred Durst, the Limp Bizkit frontman spends a lot of time in Russia and has praised Putin the past
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Fred Durst, the Limp Bizkit frontman spends a lot of time in Russia and has praised Putin the pastCredit: CEN/Fred Durst

The US rock star and his beautiful Russian wife spend six months a year in annexed Crimea, and he has not shied away from expressing his support for Putin.

And now he has put his money where his mouth is by spending £3,000 on a Putin-themed iPhone with a titanium, gold and silver custom case.

The phone was one of a series of exclusive designs produced by the Russian-owned phone company Caviar in conjunction with top jewellers Perla Penna.

 The case is an eye;watering £3,000
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The case is an eye;watering £3,000Credit: CEN/CAVIAR

The pattern on the case is known as 'Damascus', named for the capital of Syria, where the Russian military is propping up the tyrannical regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

Made to celebrate Putin’s 64th birthday this month (7th October), it has a portrait of the Russian President's face engraved on the back.

The super-patriotic phone also features Russia's coat of arms and the quote: "We will respond to all challenges! We will work for Russia’s prosperity!"

 Durst on stage. Limp Bizkit are an incredibly successful nu-metal band
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Durst on stage. Limp Bizkit are an incredibly successful nu-metal bandCredit: John Lewis

Only 64 of the iPhones have been made - one for each year of Putin's life to date - so Durst's new phone is a very limited edition indeed.

Caviar spokeswoman Anna Lobova confirmed that the US star has ordered one of the rare phones.

She also noted that Durst is not the only famous person that contacted them for the phone, however, she did not reveal the identity of other celebrity buyers.

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