Rapper Alisher Morgenshtern, after converting to Judaism in June
Rapper Alisher Morgenshtern, after converting to Judaism in June, updated his concert rider to exclude alcohol and pork, replacing them with kosher items like hummus and canned mushrooms. His performance fee remains unchanged at $150,000 per show.
Consensus
- Morgenshtern converted to Judaism in June.
- Morgenshtern changed his name to Israel Yehuda Morgenshtern.
- Morgenshtern updated his concert rider after converting to Judaism.
- Alcohol and pork are no longer allowed in Morgenshtern's rider.
- The price for one performance remains $150,000.
- Morgenshtern is willing to travel in economy class or by train.
- Morgenshtern accepts staying in a standard hotel room instead of a luxury suite.
Points of divergence
- The cost of Morgenshtern's concert has decreased by 3.5 million rubles due to currency exchange rates, and he charges 11.5 million rubles for a corporate event. — riamo
- Morgenshtern left Russia in 2021 after the head of the Investigative Committee demanded an investigation into drug propaganda. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Morgenshtern Composes 'Kosher Rider' After Adopting Judaism — РИАМО
- Shot: Morgenstern* Replaced Alcohol with Hummus and Mushrooms After Adopting Judaism — Вечерняя Москва