Posted by Bossip Staff
Ludacris has received some heavy criticism over the lyrics of his new political track, “Politics: Obama is Here.” Unfortunately, Obama is catching some heat in the process:
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. “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,” explained spokesman Bill Burton. “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 values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual he should be ashamed of these lyrics.”
The rap has also drawn the wrath of WomenCount, a new organization co-founded by former Rock The Vote President/political commentator Jehmu Greene.
“It is another example of hateful, sexist language being used on the campaign trail, and now is our moment to make it clear: not on our watch!” stated Rosemary Camposano, Communications Director, WomenCount PAC. “The leadership of both parties must step up to condemn such hateful speech and demand apologies. The Obama campaign has criticized the lyrics, but we call on the presumptive party nominee, who is the celebrated subject of the new song, to go even further: Publicly condemn the song. Demand an apology on behalf of the targets. Now.”
Given Obama’s ethics and integrity, this was not a smart move on Ludacris’ behalf, but we’re sure our man Barack will be able to weather the storm.
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Just Sayin 7/31/08, 08:27:AM
luda is a dumb as punk!
Mocha Java 7/31/08, 08:28:AM
22nd!
guilty pleasure 7/31/08, 08:28:AM
Dayum, Luda!
CHRISSY 7/31/08, 08:32:AM
LUDACRIS IS AN ASSHOLE…HE HAS NO RIGHT TO DISRESPECT THAT WOMAN LIKE THAT, AND HE DOES NOT STOP WITH HILLARY HE USES IT ON BLACK WOMEN ALSO, HE’S A FOOL, A PRICK, I’M SO SICK OF THESE MEN WHO THINK THEY CAN DISRESPECT WOMEN.
AND IF BARACK WASN’T RUNNING WE WOULD ALL BE VOTING FOR HILLARY, I REMEMBER WHEN BLACKS LOVED HER, IT’S A COMPETITIVE GAME WHY HATE.
NIKKI UNDERWOOD ESQ. says: Don’t go on VACATION and come home on PROBATION 7/31/08, 08:33:AM
AUNTIE?!!! *CHECKIN AROUND…KNOWING SHE IS ON HER WAY*
WHAT UP EVERYBODY?
Lady Architect 7/31/08, 08:34:AM
Though the song is true many rappers and people who speak out to the media have to be careful with their words, but rap is free speech. It was a smart move for Obama to condemn it because he’s not about this he’s more about change. I do agree with Luda’s rhyme though, but maybe he should’ve kept that on like an underground type thing.
CHRISSY 7/31/08, 08:34:AM
AND WHAT HE SAID ABOUT MCCAIN IS WRONG ALSO, LUDACRIS BETTER BE CAREFUL HE MIGHT EAT THOSE WORDS..
NIKKI UNDERWOOD ESQ. says: Don’t go on VACATION and come home on PROBATION 7/31/08, 08:34:AM
Not a good look but FUN-TY as hell
NIKKI UNDERWOOD ESQ. says: Don’t go on VACATION and come home on PROBATION 7/31/08, 08:36:AM
Lady A….
You know Obama got it in his MP3 bangin’ it…like..
“YEah *nodding head* eff Hil…JM suck my d*ck”..
Just Sayin 7/31/08, 08:36:AM
So why is bossip blockin some of my post…
Ibn 7/31/08, 08:37:AM
OBAMA IS RIGHT…LUDA WENT A BIT TOO FAR…
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:37:AM
dag luda…why you Barak-blockin?
sweet_lies 7/31/08, 08:38:AM
why should obama have to make any comments in relation to a random rap song that happens to involve him??? just because we’re black we all know each other and we’re all in cahoots???
if he says anything he should say – “it’s america, we have freedom of speech. i don particularly like the song, but it’s not like i wrote it!”
this is racism. did mccain make a statement about the curious george/obama shirts? no- because he had nothing to do with it!
Ermy Erm 7/31/08, 08:39:AM
You know Obama got it in his MP3 bangin’ it…like..
“YEah *nodding head* eff Hil…JM suck my d*ck”..
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HAHAHAHAH Nik…OMG!!!!
MONIN BOSSIP FOLK!!!
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:39:AM
Lady A…I’m lovin that pic young lady….NU we in hurrrr!!!…Just..**dapz**
Just Sayin 7/31/08, 08:39:AM
I love me some black people, but I hates me some NI##ERS! luda, you’s a NI##ER, for real.. Why you gonna wear some sh#t like dat to meet Barack…
Grow your stupit a$$ up and STFU you clown. Barack doen’t need your stupid a$$ song to help him. He is something you will never be, “EDUCATED”.
Educated: Knowing when to STFU..!!
:-/
Ermy Erm 7/31/08, 08:39:AM
LUDA WAS STR8 UP STOOPID FOR THIS SONG AND YALL KNOW IT!!!
Hiya WYZE!!!! *wavin*
Just Sayin 7/31/08, 08:41:AM
Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww…
Now that that’s off my chest….
Wassssssssssssssss Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup….
I'm Just Me (I LOVE YOU BUCKY BABY!!! I AM STILL JOSH ALLEN'S # 1 STAN...LOVE YOU BABY....BUT IT IS ABOUT YOUNG BUCK WITH HIS SEXY SELF RIGHT NOW!!!) 7/31/08, 08:42:AM
MORNING BOSSIP FOLK!!
LUDA IS SHORT AS HELL TOO WITH ALL THAT MOUTH
Just Sayin 7/31/08, 08:44:AM
@ Ermy Erm(Check me out!)
LUDA WAS STR8 UP STOOPID FOR THIS SONG AND YALL KNOW IT!!!
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COSIGN…
Dat lil hatched head, slant eyed, 89% albino lookin MF…
Somebody need to whoop his monkey a$$…
Ermy Erm 7/31/08, 08:45:AM
I’m so ashamed of Luda on da realz though, he know better. We are trying to show the world we are NOT ignorant, and he just perpetuating it. It’s fine to have an opinion, but he shoulda kept it to himself instead of disparaging other ppl.
Doagae 7/31/08, 08:45:AM
Damn Luda…almost had some respect for him….Big Boi’s song is much better….
free 7/31/08, 08:46:AM
i’m very surprised at luda. i thought he was becoming way more mature. same old, same old.
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:46:AM
Erm…much luv…how are you today
DDub 7/31/08, 08:46:AM
When I first heard that song I knew it wasn’t going to be helpful at all. Someone in his circle should have known better. First, he should have been thinking commercially and especially since he was endorsed by Obama. He should have not used any cursing at all nor should he have disparaged Hillary. Though she caused a lot of bad blood during the primary, she’s endorsed Obama and has helped raised millions for his run–so she’s on our side now.
Politics is touchy at the moment. Though the song itself is soft in hip hop terms its still hard edge in the mainstream world. Luda should come out against his own song and claim that he actually recorded it during the primaries and doesn’t harbor any ill feelings towards Clinton.
He should also acknowledge McCain’s war hero status–before ripping into his wack policies. Just my political 2 cents.
Ermy Erm 7/31/08, 08:46:AM
IJM!! JUST SAYIN!! NIKKSTER!!
My coworker had just walked in and told me about this because I hadnt heard about it, and my whole opinion of Luda has changed. It’s just so danggone disrespectful to Barack
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:46:AM
IJM….morning
Ermy Erm 7/31/08, 08:47:AM
I’m good Wyze, waiting for my work day to be ova quick fast and in a hurry
Just Sayin 7/31/08, 08:48:AM
Isn’t there a saying that goes:
You can take the nicca out da hood, but he still a nicca.
I dont get it! 7/31/08, 08:48:AM
You know Obama got it in his MP3 bangin’ it…like..
“YEah *nodding head* eff Hil…JM suck my d*ck”..
LMAO!!!!! Cosign 100%
Mandah? diggin on u, digging on me 7/31/08, 08:48:AM
Lady Architect
Though the song is true many rappers and people who speak out to the media have to be careful with their words, but rap is free speech. It was a smart move for Obama to condemn it because he’s not about this he’s more about change. I do agree with Luda’s rhyme though, but maybe he should’ve kept that on like an underground type thing.
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i agree 100%. while i value the freedom of speech and think that censorship = death. he should know that what he says might jepardize obamas campaign since all the haters just looking for a reason to start some b.s.
And.....(with 5 dots) 7/31/08, 08:48:AM
We don’t need white folks to try to break Obama down. We are doing a fine job at doing it ourselves! If Luda wanted to make a political statement in a song, he should have showed some class about it. Maybe Nas could him to write the next one.
Re is NOT feeling this J-O-B. 7/31/08, 08:49:AM
No no no Bossip, Obama likes that song, he rocks it in his ride from time to time…he just can’t let ppl know….
…just kiddin’. But isn’t that was artists do, express their opinions? Why must Obama be underfire for this anyway? Did he call Luda and ask him to write this track?
Y'all Play 2 Much... 7/31/08, 08:50:AM
Luda REALLY should have put more thought into his lyrics…he could’ve gotten his message across without being so disrespectful. and he ought to know Obama doesn’t stoop to the level of disrepecting folk…
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:52:AM
This has been my fear since Barack started running…I KNEW they would look at everything every black man does from that point till the election to try and squeeze Obama for responsibility….and this goes to show that ones actions affects others even if you are not directly connected to those actions…every time a black man does something stupid they lean over to Obama and ask what’s up with your people?…..it makes them question whether or not they trust one of us to lead…which is all bullshit…but it is what it is….that’s why I try to represent on a whole ova notha….cause I know for every body that gets whatever impression i’m trying to put out….they understand that I cant be the only one that stand walk talk and act like a real man…..black people rise up…get some pride….handle your business …and lets make these moves…to hell with stayin low ..keepin it real….bein hood …and holdin it down…..up up up..let’s do this!!!
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:53:AM
Re….morning!!
GirlfriendL 7/31/08, 08:53:AM
rich ppl just donate money and smile! stop messing it up for the brother! you mean well but they cant see that! http://www.girlfriendchurch.com
NIKKI UNDERWOOD ESQ. says: Don’t go on VACATION and come home on PROBATION 7/31/08, 08:54:AM
ERm…What it do what the business is?
Mr. Pro…you already know….
IJM…I HATE YOU
Re….He did…he was like…
“Luda…Chris what up Boi? Ay I need you to come back in the game man…go hard on them hoes….and rock a Ben Franklin tee in our photo op”….
WyzePro 7/31/08, 08:54:AM
Erm …yeah me too….2maree is payday
Hennessey on the rocks 7/31/08, 08:54:AM
I wish people shut the hell up already and let this man get into office and THEN they can run they mouth. Some people are so ignorant to the fact that less is more, Obama don’t need you to speak on his behave if it’s going to negatively impact him or his opponents. They are looking for anything to block Obama from office and these idiots are making it easier for them to do it.
Re is NOT feeling this J-O-B. 7/31/08, 08:55:AM
Wyzepro….goodmornin! One more day til Firday…
Nikki…lol, you’re silly!
By the way, gotta retract my statement above, I didn’t realize they’ve met before…
NIKKI UNDERWOOD ESQ. says: Don’t go on VACATION and come home on PROBATION 7/31/08, 08:55:AM
Mr. Pro…
Let me hold..and keep $17.38.
CUTIE PIE 7/31/08, 08:55:AM
its just politics…that’s obama’s jam… he and luda were most likely laughing it up over the song while sippin on rum and coke but we understand obama ::wink, wink::
delarocka 7/31/08, 08:56:AM
i think these artist/rappers is taking this election for a joke – its the frist black man who might or might not become the president of america – and some people is taking way too far – its like a circus the way they are going about campaigning for obama – its just negeative energy comming from all across the board
shelly 7/31/08, 08:59:AM
Why does Obama has to be held responsible for what LUDACRIS said??? It’s freedom of speech. Come on!
Re is NOT feeling this J-O-B. 7/31/08, 09:00:AM
So, Patrick Schwayze (or however this guy’s name is spelled) should be underfire because a bunch of rappers love referencing him in their music? I know Obama is a presidential candidate, so it’s on another level, but this is unessecary. Obama should NOT be associated with everyone who speaks his name.
Re is NOT feeling this J-O-B. 7/31/08, 09:00:AM
Unecessary, spell check.
bree 7/31/08, 09:03:AM
Ludacris should know better..this is the only country where a black man is HELD responsible for another persons statements/actions/views..i am glad Obama addressed it, but with today’s media, he didn’t have much option! fuckers!
meleemel 7/31/08, 09:04:AM
Thank You Bossip, for placing this info on the site. After I saw the foolishness on CNN last nite, I rushed to my computer to see if you guys had anything posted about this idiot azzhole Luda!!! I was rivid at this punk showing his ignorance and placing this garbage for the world to see. I was totally embarrassed and outraged!!! I only had to wonder if Luda is a sellout or Uncle Tom to put Obama in a situation such as this. Whatever he feels about the others he mentioned, could have waited until this election was over. Just like a typical loud mouth black person….always running their damn mouth at the f’g time!!!!!!!!!! If Obama loses this election, trust me….I’m placing some of the blame on this trick azz Ludacris!!!!!!!!!!!
Ermy Erm 7/31/08, 09:04:AM
I dont know what or when it will happen, but my gut is telling me there is gonna be an uprising and not a good one. All these ppl with negative remarks just need to sit back and let it do what it do.
When its your time to speak, do it with a vote. I mean free speech is cool, but be wise when you speak in a public arena where someone else can be disparaged for your remarks. Stop perpetuating the ignorance that so many ppl already think runs rampant in the black community. Show how educated and how far we have come as a society by respecting each other. Respect begets respect. Do unto others.
Now yall know if a white guy wrote a song about Obama ppl would be all up in arms and Luda probably would be the first one to be like OH HELL NA!
I find it ironic that his name describes his behavior…smh…Se la gare