Here is the Ludacris Obama song “Politics” (Obama is Here) that has sparked controversy.  The Ludacris Obama lyrics have been discussed and denounced and the Barack Obama campaign has had to issue a statement.

Lyrics:

I’m back on it like I just signed my record deal
Yeah the best is here, the Bentley Coup paint is dripping wet, it got sex appeal
Never should have hated
You never should’ve doubted him
With a slot in the president’s iPod Obama shattered ‘em

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 bitch is irrelevant

Jesse talking slick and apologizing for what?
If you said it then you meant it how you want it have a gut!
And all you other politicians trying to hate on my man,
watch us win a majority vote in every state on my man

You can’t stop what’s bout to happen, we bout to make history
The first black president is destined and it’s meant to be
The threats ain’t fazing us, the nooses or the jokes
So get off your ass, black people, it’s time to get out and vote!

Paint the White House black and I’m sure that’s got ‘em terrified
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
’cause what you talking I hear nothing even relevant
and you the worst of all 43 presidents

Get out and vote or the end will be near
The world is ready for change because Obama is here!
’cause Obama is here
The world is ready for change because Obama is here!

Source: Ludacris’ Obama Song: “Politics” (VIDEO)

Obama spox Bill Burton says: “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.

Source: A Ludacris Obama Supporter

Back in 2006, when he was still contemplating whether or not to run for President, Senator Barack Obama met with Ludacris.

”We talked about empowering the youth,” said the artist, whose real name is Chris Bridges.

Bridges was in town to launch the YouthAIDS ”Kick Me” campaign to raise HIV/AIDS awareness during a stop at Northwestern University in the Chicago suburb of Evanston.

The gathering at Obama’s downtown Chicago office was a meeting of two star powers: Obama, who enjoys rock star-like status on the political scene, and Ludacris, who has garnered acclaim for his music and acting.

Obama declined to comment after their meeting but walked with Bridges to the elevator as he left.

Bridges said meeting Obama, known for his warm personal style, was like meeting with a relative.

Source: Obama meets with Ludacris (Chicago Sun-Times)

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UPDATE – Here is the July 30, 2008 Fox News “Hannity & Colmes” report on the Ludacris Barack Obama controversy.





Via – 2dopeboyz.com – Fox News on Luda’s Politics (Video)

Video: Ludacris Barack Obama Song “Politics” (Obama is Here)