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Obama isn't responsible for them but should give a statement that he doesn't associate him self anymore with Jayz and his use of the "n" word and Bush bashing...Obama stated before he is a huge fan of Jayz and loves his work and has his music on his IPOD...that makes it IMO necessary for Obama to make another statement....Obama also stated he follows the music industry and knows what is going on...second reason to come and give a statement and try to get the people like Jayz to wise up...but I guess Obama will never do that...only when it gets to heated to him like with the Rev. Wright case....
Why should he issue such a statement? Doesn't JayZ have just as much a right to express his feelings as you (even moreso, since he's an American citizen)? Obama is sworn to DEFEND the Constitution and therefore our rights as defined therein. Not to inhibit free speech.
Why should he issue such a statement? Doesn't JayZ have just as much a right to express his feelings as you (even moreso, since he's an American citizen)? Obama is sworn to DEFEND the Constitution and therefore our rights as defined therein. Not to inhibit free speech.
And this had to include racial slurs?? Pure class.
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Why should he issue such a statement? Doesn't JayZ have just as much a right to express his feelings as you (even moreso, since he's an American citizen)? Obama is sworn to DEFEND the Constitution and therefore our rights as defined therein. Not to inhibit free speech.
Now what would have happened if McCain became President and a music group used racial slurs?? Think about it! "Not to inhibit free speech" - well that seems to depend upon "who" is wanting to use free speech.
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Why should he issue such a statement? Doesn't JayZ have just as much a right to express his feelings as you (even moreso, since he's an American citizen)? Obama is sworn to DEFEND the Constitution and therefore our rights as defined therein. Not to inhibit free speech.
Now what would have happened if McCain became President and a music group used racial slurs?? Think about it! "Not to inhibit free speech" - well that seems to depend upon "who" is wanting to use free speech.
Oh you mean that stuff that spews insults to women, the police, and racial slurs; filthy language?
There a lot of people who just don't get rap and will just regurgitate the rhetoric they have read/heard in the media or forums like this. While I don't advocate gang violence or encourage it in music, listen rap is just a reflection of life, no use pretending kids don't hear cussing and even worse in the playground. My collection of rap and hip hop is limited to a few artists I enjoy and many cases it's just the beat...some times it's just the beat that keeps me going as I'm driving, cooking or clean the toilet.
There a lot of people who just don't get rap and will just regurgitate the rhetoric they have read/heard in the media or forums like this. While I don't advocate gang violence or encourage it in music, listen rap is just a reflection of life, no use pretending kids don't hear cussing and even worse in the playground. My collection of rap and hip hop is limited to a few artists I enjoy and many cases it's just the beat...some times it's just the beat that keeps me going as I'm driving, cooking or clean the toilet.
Well I am one who does get rap, nothing wrong with the beat, it's what they spew, especially at the Inauguration.
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