Rapper Ludacris has released a new song called “Politics: Obama Is Here.” In the song, Ludacris attacks Hillary Clinton, John McCain, President Bush, even Jesse Jackson, with nasty, hateful words. An excerpt:
Said I handled his biz and I’m one of his favorite rappers Well give Luda a special pardon if I’m ever in the slammer Better yet put him in office, make me your vice president Hillary hated on you, so that b**** is irrelevant
In November 2006, Obama met with Ludacris to discuss “empowering the youth.” This rap doesn’t seem like it will do much good for America’s youth, does it? Obama spokesman Bill Burton responded,
As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn’t want his daughters or any children exposed to. This song is not only outrageously offensive to Senator Clinton, Reverend Jackson, Senator McCain, and President Bush, it is offensive to all of us who are trying to raise our children with the values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual he should be ashamed of these lyrics.
Talented? Whoops. Listen for yourself:
