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Idempotent Laurent polynomials (in noncommuting variables)

Let $K$ be a field and $R=K\langle X_1,\dots,X_n,X_1^{-1},\dots,X_n^{-1}\rangle$ the Laurent polynomial ring in $n$ noncommuting variables. Can $R$ have idempotents distinct from $0$ and $1$?
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