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Obama held his annual White House Correspondents Dinner last night in our nation’s Capitol. After being introduced by “Hail To The Chief”, he dropped the beat and played “All I Do Is Win”. Funny stuff. Later on (4:12 mark), he cracked a joke about Jay-Z’s trip to Cuba. via RR
Read moreCheck out Jay-Z’s new joint “Open Letter” here, if you haven’t already. This afternoon, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney held a briefing where one of the reporters asked him about some of the lyrics on Jay-Z’s new song ‘Open Letter‘. He denies Jay communicating with President Obama about his visit to Cuba. via HHNM Previously: Swizz Beatz Speaks On The Creation Of “Open Letter” [Audio]
Read moreShyne shares his thoughts on gun violence in Chicago, explaining that he thinks Obama can be doing more right now to control the situation because he’s was once a community organizer in Chicago. Shyne adds that he believes part of the problem is Obama’s race, because he thinks if Obama was white things would be way more dramatic. Previously: Shyne Talks “Bury Judas” & Game Beef In Detail [Video]
Read more“I want to do like Jay-Z and have his number in my Blackberry.” Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Sway for an exclusive interview at the Global Spin Awards. Sway shares his experience when he interviewed President Barack Obama, watch what he has to say!
Read moreOf the three Obama-related tracks released in recent days — Jeezy’s “We Done It Again,” Plies’s “Obama Forward,” and Mariah Carey’s “Bring It On Home” — Elliott Wilson decides on the best, the worst, and the in-between. See if you agree with The Truth.
Read moreHas the hip-hop community lost some love for Barack Obama since 2008? RapRadar’s Elliott Wilson weighs the evidence — from negative comments by Killer Mike and Nicki Minaj, to support from JAY Z, Busta Rhymes and Big Sean — and offers his verdict on today’s “The Truth.” Previously: The Truth With Elliott Wilson: What Makes A Classic Rap Album? [Video]
Read moreJay-Z says, “I think we need less government.”
Read moreA week after holding a private fundraiser for the President of the United States, Jay-Z says the reality still hasn’t quite settled in.
Read moreDarryl “DMC” McDaniels explains how it was common for hip hop pioneers to prophesize about a black president one day taking office, and says it’s critical for all of the president’s supporters to get out and vote to keep Obama in office.
Read moreCheck out the second and final installment from our sit down with legendary rapper Nas on the roof top of his Manhattan hotel. In this clip Nas gives his thoughts on the more simplistic rap songs that dominate the radio today and names the few guys who are helping hip hop by having their own unique style. Nas also speaks on the presidency of Barack Obama saying he doesn’t see how anyone could take the job and not go crazy and admits that Lauryn Hill may be the most talented person that he’s worked with. Oh yeah, don’t expect a new Nas mixtape any time soon although he does love them. Previously: Nas Explains The Meanings Behind A Few Of His Lyrics [Video] | Nas Talks “Life Is Good” Album & More [Audio]
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