Thursday, July 31, 2008
HiP hOP and OBAMA
Obama Campaign Condemns Ludacris Dedication Song
By Ismael AbduSalaam
Presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama has condemned an endorsement song from Ludacris, in which the Atlanta MC criticizes rivals Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
The song “Politics: Obama Is Here” contains celebratory bars on Obama’s success (“The first is destined and it’s meant to be”), but turns venomous when Obama’s rivals are addressed.
Ludacris references the bitter Democratic primary battle by stating “Hillary hated on you/So that b**ch is irrelevant.”
Regarding Republican nominee John McCain, the rapper rhymes:
“McCain don’t belong in ANY chair unless he’s paralyzed/ Yeah I said it cause Bush is mentally handicapped/ Ball up all of his speeches and I throw ‘em like candy wrap.”
Through his campaign team, Senator Obama released a statement condemning the song as offensive and typical of much of Hip-Hop’s current lyrical content.
For FUll Article
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/07/30/20351908.aspx
So what do yall think about Obama's comment about this song being common of todays content of hip hop music?? Are people like ludacris making it hard for those like Kanye whose content is actually good??
If You havent heard the song here is the link check it out for yourself!!
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7/31/2008 12:17:00 AM
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