Ludacris bumps Barack Obama, blasts John McCain! What a surprise...

Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris' new song is called "Politics: Obama Is Here."

In the tune, he tears down Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Sen. John McCain.

But he gives props to Sen. Barack Obama, whom he asks to make him his vice president or give him "a special pardon if I'm ever in the slammer."

According to CBS News, Ludacris, who has previously railed against Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and Oprah Winfrey (huh?), uses irreverent language in the rap song and encourages black Americans to propel Obama to victory and "paint the White House black."

The rapper saves some of his harshest critiques for McCain: "McCain don't belong in any chair unless he's paralyzed."

Wow. Thanks a pantload, Ludacris. I'm sure Obama's camp is just thrilled by your support and your divisive and offensive song. Just what his presidential campaign needed.

Naturally, the Obama folks are already slamming the Ludacris song. Listen to it HERE.

Obama spokesman 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."

Anyone second that emotion?

Photo: Ludacris in concert this year. VP slot? Oh, I don't think so. But thanks for asking, Lude.

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Comments

[Najee Ali]

Ludacris needs to apoligize for calling Mrs Clinton the B-word.his attack on McCain was offensive as well.I support Obama. But appreciate McCain's sacrifice and being a war hero.I see why Oprah doesnt want anything to do with Ludacris

[Heather]

This surprises who? Hollywood has dripped with hatred of Bush and republicans in general.

But how much of these peoples money is funding the Obama campaign?

If there was a white singers who did a song anything like the one Ludacris did, there would be protest marchs in the street, calls for the singer to be dropped by his record label and maybe even a senate hearing!

Don Imus was fired for this sort of thing. I do not see Ludacris being let go by his record label. I do not see Al Sharpton demanding he be let go.

Obama even called for Don Imus to be fired. Why isn't Ludacris getting any of this treatment?

Double standards!

[rachel]

Yeap what else do you expect from a man who has a song with the lyrics move b... get out the way move.. b get out the way. Luda could have done the intelligent thing and stated why he supports Obama instead of calling Hillary a b.... but I guess he doesnt know how to get a point across without beign vile. Luda another disrespectful Obama supporter.

[hinnis]

Ludacris is definitely living up to his name. It is only a matter ot time. The more Americans find out about Obama and his policies, the lower his numbers will fall, and all the Ludacris' in the world will not help him.

[ob08]

You can slam that lier McShame and his crew all you want. They deserve it. They are the lowest of the low.

[McCain? WHY? Because you think he's a Christian? I'd say I was a Christian to become president too.]

Elizabeth Snead's rag alright.. could this article be any more surly? I'm glad musicians are communicating their political stance to listeners/potential voters and exercising their right to freedom of speech. I find it strange that I can name hundreds of creatives, intellects, musicians, and actors who have been so inspired to speak out against the current corrupt administration and to promote a fundamental change-- but I can't really think of anyone who is for McCain or Bush.

[an nony mouse]

What scum...and to think the children of our country may actually be listening to his crap. "paint the white house black,..." seriously, is that all he can come up with. Everyday it is more and more about race then what is actually good for the country. Race only comes up when someone is playing the poor us card. If Obama was smart he would rebuke this type of crap.

[Chief Orji]

Ludacris coined his name from "ludicrous," which refers to "absurdity, provoking or deserving derision, ridiculous, laughable." As much as I like him as an artist, his lyrics have, except in the case of Bill O'Reilly, been spurious. His present lyrics should not be a surprise...it is from Ludacris de Ludicrous. Simply silly!

[Phyllis Cooper]

I do not feel the song is as harsh as it is being protrayed. It is his feelings, just like Jesse spoke his. The problem is that Luda, spoke out loud what others think, but just are afraid to speak.

[pat]

Wow, Ludacris just lost a listener. What a joke this guy is including Nas. Let's just vote for barack cause he's a black man. How desperate are you to get a black man elected. It doesnt matter what he believes in as long as he's black we should all vote for him. Ladacris, go waste your time doing something else like drinking some yak or get you a 40 and leave the voting to us with a rational brain. Idiot.

[J-Shuggs]

Hmmm.

I wonder if Ludacris actually cares what you (or any of the others you've mentioned) actually think of him, his talent(s) or this song?

[mike waters]

this motion is completely undersireable,unitelligent,and creates barriers to the obamas campaign.unintentional as the artist might want to be the consequences of this act will cast doubt and many i told you so,es.in my opinon the exact opposite of any meaningful advocacy,i also believe the mc cain,s people are greatful for this shocking performance shame on u ludacris.

[Kelle]

I read the lyrics and I personally do not believe the hype is called for. He used a couple of words that I wouldn't have, but I think all of the comments on this song has basically made a hit of a mediocre song. It is plainly Ludacris telling his own story about the political scene. It's anyone's right to do so.

[Unimpressed]

Typical. How typical....Nice "music" pal.

[old mo]

Who in the name of god gives a harry red rats ass what a piece of trash like this thinks ? Why don't you go make another illegal baby.

[MadcapMagician]

what i would like to know is why would ANYONE gives crap what this moron thinks..... he certainly isnt a politiacl scholar. and as to the level of education he has .. well I dont think he has much university time under his belt (though I could be wrong.. but I doubt it).... so if anyone bases thier voting choices on what this idiot says and thinks they get what they deserve ... absolutely NOTHING... except higher taxes, lost jobs and a president that has NO experiance in anything except reciting speeches that were written for him.

use your brains people, dont rely on some uneducated, biased crap star... sorry I meant rap star.

[Eric]

That's right, Ludacris in the Obama camp. Don't you folks feel special knowing that you support the same candidate as this genuis. I guess he does make more money than I....just goes to show ya what our terribly "opressed" world had come to. Folks like this earning millions...damn right we need change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[M]

The name Ludacris fits this moron perfectly. He even asks for a future pardon because he may be inclined to do criminal acts. What a jackass and what an endorsement, but then he probably would vote for domestic terrorist Wiliam Ayers to be Obama's running mate since they are friends. Remember this, Ludacris or anyone else who likes Obama - a man who has ties to a terrorist - in the future, do you or your offspring thing you'll be able to do the things you do now if the country is determined by Sharia law? Absolutely not. Most likely, you would have your head sawed off by these terrorists. So go ahead, vote for Obama and see what will happen in the future.

[pat]

Wow, Ludacris just lost a listener. What a joke this guy is including Nas. Let's just vote for barack cause he's a black man. How desperate are you to get a black man elected. It doesnt matter what he believes in as long as he's black we should all vote for him. Ladacris, go waste your time doing something else like drinking some yak or get you a 40 and leave the voting to us with a rational brain. Idiot.

[joseph marcucilli]

What is Ludacris is this story and the stupidity of this paper.

[Oregon4Obama]

Even though Obama and his campaign see it as divisive......Ludacris has a built in audience that will probably be more involved in getting Obama in the White House.....

It might not be the most positive message, but its powerfull nonetheless......

also, all the critisizm, bad news and mud slinging that McCain has done haven't stuck and are not affecting him.....so rap on Ludacris and whoever wants to

[Mumbojigilo]

These are the kinds of morons that will be sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom. You Obama supporters are a bunch of idiots.

[Matt]

Free speech = good.

[Dude]

obama is really into ludacris' music - he has bragged about it before. obama loves the degrading offensive themes, except for when he gives speeches - then he pretends he's the messiah. maybe ludacris and obama can change the name to "The Black House" together, and spray paint profanity all over it.

[Kathy]

I'm sure that Obama will distance himself from this jerk. Pretty soon Obama won't have anyone left to invite to parties.

[Gabe Wong]

In all honesty, these lyrics are being painted in a more negative light than they really should be.

Undoubtedly the comments on McCain are a bit over the top (I mean, "paralyzed" really?) and the Hillary bit is slightly rude (albeit I believe horrendously true), most of his rap wasn't that bad. After all, Jesse Jackson threatened to chop off Barack's ding-a-ling for god's sake & I challenge you to find someone who doesn't think Bush isn't mentally retarded in this recession.

Props to Luda for attempting to get out a message exposing some of FOX New's BS with the "nooses and [terrorist fist-jab] jokes", but I totally expect this to damage Obama's campaign more than aid it.

[Jody]

As much as all these jokers want you to believe it, just because you won't vote for Obama doesn't make you a racist, remember this. From smoking cigarettes, to Pastor Wright, to Ayers, to flip-flopping on sticking with public funding, Barack Obama is NOT qualified to be a president.

Perhaps Barack should start his own talk show instead of wasting our time running for president.

[Kathy]

I'm sure that Obama will distance himself from this jerk. Pretty soon Obama won't have anyone left to invite to parties.

[weazel newz]

come on, folks. he is a rapper for cripes sake. he is playing the role he is meant to play.

[Sue]

The article is more balanced than the title of the article. The title is very misleading and biased-sounding.

[John]

Who really cares about this. If ludacris was really smart he would have dissed Obama too. 99% of all politicians are total slimeballs, and that includes Obama, McCain, Clinton, and just about any other you could name. The only thing I see wrong here is that any of these repugnant candidates get support from ANYONE, famous or otherwise.

[Master]

Ahh I love it... racism at its finest. Maybe all of you McCain/ Obama supporters should look into whether or not these candidates are able to lead or solve America's instead of what their skin color is. Neither of these idiots are qualified.

I promise that you will all be sorry should you vote them into office.

[WG]

His stupid-ass name says it all!

[b. rouzan]

"Ludacris needs to apoligize for calling Mrs Clinton the B-word. his attack on McCain was offensive as well.I support Obama. But appreciate McCain's sacrifice and being a war hero.I see why Oprah doesnt want anything to do with Ludacris

Posted by: Najee Ali | July 30, 2008 at 02:55 "

Has no one ever heard of the freedom of speech? ludacris' record label did not even promote this song, he himself leaked it to the internet... ludacris owns his own label called "disturbing the peace". mrs. clinton wished death upon obama by referencing kennedy's assasination and used dirty political tactics to damage obama. some of which are still effecting obama's chances in the november election. hilary is a b-. I don't see what's offensive about it.

ATTN Najee ali; who are you? the al sharpton of los angeles. please stop. the african-american community of southern california does not want your advise, support....and especially not in any way shape or form, your leadership.

[Hypocrite]

I am an Obama supporter, but it is wrong to simply paint this as Ludicris expressing his political views. Obama supporters need to be honest with themselves. If it was an individual attacking Obama for any other reason using equally offensive language, we would not stand for it. Similarly, we should not stand for it just because Luda is attacking Hillary, McCain or the Rev. Jackson. To paint is as a simple expression of political views is to lie to ourselves about the misogyny and age-ism present in his lyrics. If we are to stand against racism, we should be equally adament that other forms of oppression be addressed.

[ssmith]

freedom of speech. at least he is pointing out the fact that there are people in the world that are paying attention to the upcoming election. Majority of my friends just say "i'm voting for obama because he's black"...and really dont know what he or anyone stands for. same in the media - they are quick to point out how the black community generally doesnt pay attention to politics, and while they are correct in saying so, they dont talk about "poorer white communities" that also dont pay it any mind.

so go Luda for speaking your mind. And thank you for showing that SOME of us in the black community are watching what the hell is going on in the world.

[onyxnoire]

Way to go Luda you go people who have no talent and no television forum to say their views because they are not news anchors nor are they a star like you talking and saying your name. You are the STAR LUDA. You want peace and Obama is the prime candidate to help us keep it. Yes you were harsh about the wheel chair bit. That's not a good look to wish trauma on someone. Because if Obama wins that's enough pain for him, but not being disable. Give the guy a break he's a GrandPa.

[DarkGlitch]

None of you who are complaining even understand what rap is really about.

Freedom of Speech, you miserable crybabies. Thats one of the best parts about this screwed up country.

Also, why is it that when the 'right' side does stupid stuff, and says and or does very inconsiderate or blasts someone they don't like, conservatives can't stop crying about the punishments they get?

Luda is the Greatest Rapper of this age, yet he is just a citizen. If you really have a problem with it, take it up with him. Even if he went 'over the line', that doesn't stop people like O'Reilly from spouting that crap he says on National TV. If you don't like it, don't listen to it.

[onyxnoire]

Way to go Luda you go people who have no talent and no television forum to say their views because they are not news anchors nor are they a star like you talking and saying your name. You are the STAR LUDA. You want peace and Obama is the prime candidate to help us keep it. Yes you were harsh about the wheel chair bit. That's not a good look to wish trauma on someone. Because if Obama wins that's enough pain for him, but not being disable. Give the guy a break he's a GrandPa.

[TJ]

To all who subscribe to the notion of "tit for tat" and justify this "rap" as payback for the perceived horrifics of the McCain campaign toward Obama, I say this: I am not a McCain Supporter nor am I, yet, an Obama Supporter. But, I will say that, other than question Obama's credentials and experience, there has been nothing derogatory re his character and his person, yet. Most of the ugliness in this campaign, as well as in the primary, has come from Obama supporters, such as this ludicrous fellow and everyday bloggers and telephone callers who insult you and hang up on you if you are not ready to donate. The behavior, the verbal insults toward any political opponent has made me question the candidate himself and you should cease and desist and learn how to deal with "opposing views" if you are just now engaging in civics. You do your candidate a huge disservice.

[DMAN]

Black people are their own worst enemies at times when one of them have an opportunity to get to a level no one in their race had. Obama might be a decent guy but idiots like Ludacris will always find ways to bring his fellow blacks down.

[onyxnoire]

Way to go Luda you go people who have no talent and no television forum to say their views because they are not news anchors nor are they a star like you talking and saying your name. You are the STAR LUDA. You want peace and Obama is the prime candidate to help us keep it. Yes you were harsh about the wheel chair bit. That's not a good look to wish trauma on someone. Because if Obama wins that's enough pain for him, but not being disable. Give the guy a break he's a GrandPa.

[loliberal]

Wow, how sad all you people are railing against a rap song. Let it hereby be known that in the future artists and musicians may not make art or music unless approved by the comment making denizens or the LA Times website, first amendment be damned!

In summary, if you don't like it, don't listen to it. But you have NO, READ: NONE, ZERO right to tell him not to make music or art, because these are the freedoms this country was built on.

[mark]

i was sort of on the line as to whether i'd go for obama or mccain. this cinches it for me! having a black "rapper" support obama is about as divisive as it can get. "rappers" are the epitome of what is bad with blacks. they advocate crime, drugs, irresponsible sex, disease, mental degradation, and single parent "families". ludacris will drive whites, hispanics, asians away from obama in droves.

[ameet s]

Elizabeth Snead is an adult whose entire career is built on the vapid lives of celebrities and the empty world of gossip. The LA Times should invest its money in something else. Cause Snead ain't too good at this thing call criticism. Or wit. Or writing. Seriously, I thought some high school freshman girl had written this piece.

[joel]

Never in the history of the United States has a rapper impacted the presidential election. While Ludacris is ludacris, this conversation is Ludacris. Foreclosures, high gass prices, war in Iraq and other pending war. Come on people...let's talk about the issues which affect our livelihood.

[Karen]

I would never vote for someone who met with Ludacris, as Obama did back in 'o6. This is just icing on the cake.

[w6173guy]

I hope white folks is listening to these lyrics!!!

[gaywhitemale]

Wow. I think y'all are getting worked up over nothing. …it's a rap song! I don't think a single person who has ever bought a Ludacris CD will be a bit surprised or offended by this song.

So to sum up the so-called controversy, he called Clinton "an irrelevant bitch", called Jesse Jackson gutless, wants McCain out of office and thinks Bush is the worst president ever? Big #&@*!+& what! He just summed up my opinions… though I wouldn't have quite put it the way he did (except the Bush part – nailed that one perfectly). It's just hyperbolic flare to encourage a disenfranchised minority (or majority in some states) who traditionally don't vote to vote for Obama. If this song can deliver a couple hundred thousand to the voting booths then Ludacris has done our country a great service. More singers and rappers should speak their minds and promote our democracy.

[gaywhiteguy]

Wow. I think y'all are getting worked up over nothing. …it's a rap song! I don't think a single person who has ever bought a Ludacris CD will be a bit surprised or offended by this song.

So to sum up the so-called controversy, he called Clinton a bad name, called Jesse Jackson gutless, wants McCain out of office and thinks Bush is the worst president ever? Big #&@*!+& what! He just summed up my opinions… though I wouldn't have quite put it the way he did (except the Bush part – nailed that one perfectly). It's just hyperbolic flare to encourage a disenfranchised minority (or majority in some states) who traditionally don't vote to vote for Obama. If this song can deliver a couple hundred thousand to the voting booths then Ludacris has done our country a great service. More singers and rappers should speak their minds and promote our democracy.

[Nathan]

Remember this, Ludacris or anyone else who likes Obama - a man who has ties to a terrorist - in the future, do you or your offspring thing you'll be able to do the things you do now if the country is determined by Sharia law? Absolutely not. Most likely, you would have your head sawed off by these terrorists. So go ahead, vote for Obama and see what will happen in the future.

Posted by: M | July 30, 2008 at 04:06 PM

I must thank you for this intelligent, well thought out factual information. Too many people are starting to use the "rational" and "logical" parts of their brains again and are considering voting for this guy on his policy ideas and lack of negativity, ohh and talking to voters like adults. Thank the sweet baby jesus for folks like you who point out the "fact" this guy has spent all his building a cover so he can destroy America from within, in the name of allah. I think you should be given an award for your courageous keyboard work, you madam are a patriot.

[CZ]

Damn people, quit hatin. Its only a song. As hip hop tracks go, not a particularly good one either. Why can't somebody dope like Murs or The Cool Kids do a GOOD Obama track? Why do we have to settle for Ludacris? Hopefully this isn't the last pro-Obama hip hop jam.

[Andrew]

I'm not an Obama supporter but I found this article kind of offensive and a little bit racist. "Ludacris, who has previously railed against Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and Oprah Winfrey (huh?)" Is this a surprise to you because she happens to be black? And anyways I think blacks in this country have a reason to be upset seeing how biased the criminal justice system is against them.

[E. Monster]

What’s the difference between you and me? Not much physically. Perspective wise…29 years old, African from the USA (part of African Diaspora – I know my ancestry is somewhere on that continent…so I feel my greatest connection to all Blacks globally as opposed to national pride- my ancestors didn’t immigrate here…it’s rather bittersweet), male, college grad, public school educated, employed, I vote (begrudgingly- not sure how effective our 2 party system is…feel forced to participate in those politics when I cast my vote), have trust issues with government/police/military (their motives- Chile, Nicaragua, Congo, etc.), believe in several “conspiracy” theories (drugs as social control, military intervention for profit “democracy” or freedom to capitalize, prison industrial complex, etc.), feel connection to people and the natural world, love Hip Hop culture including rap music, think rap is replete with contradictions- much like the greater society, don’t know much about classic rock (Blood, Sweat and Who?)- apparently many of my black counterparts don’t either, I’ve seen “The Last Dragon” but for some reason a good # of my white counterparts haven’t, saw “The Spook Who Sat by the Door” not many of my counterparts- any ethnicity- saw that one, not sure if one person can please everyone, believe in action over rhetoric, believe in the power of words, believe in a higher conscious power, believe we are not the only species in the universe, attracted to flavor, irritated by all those who were flag waving patriots after 9-11, can’t stand the song “Proud 2B an American” (cus at least I know I’m free?), surprised by commentary after articles like this one (not used to all this (un)politically-correct communication), think race matters (look at the disproportionate # of people with wealth, higher education and longer life-expectancy- you can make generalizations along ethnic lines), think that all people are capable, think most people mean “well”, think racism exists and is institutionalized and I think I’ll vote for Barack (begrudgingly…but also with great pride…a Black man can be President (and I ain’t talking about Alan Keyes) – can I get a whiteness!

[dragonfly777]

Remember, Obama thinks rappers can help save the world!!

[mike]

holy crap it's just a song. many "white" people have sad much worse than that. maybe you should not vote for mccain either. you're all stupid, no wonder this country is falling apart. why is this news?!

[Whitey]

If Eminem cam out and did a "rap" dissing on Obama he would be a racist even though it would be the exact same thing. I hope Jesse Jackson burns in hell.

[charles]

it seems that a lot these post consist of under cover racist we have been asked to vote for a white man cause hes close to black now that there is a black man running we are not to talk about him being black further more there is no voice for the poor these rappers may be vulgar and use language that is not child friendly but they arr the voices of our society

[Hosea]

This is ludicrous, a sophomoric word-smith is changing your vote. Barack Obama knew from the start this race will be like no other. This race to the White House would have racial pit falls. This course will require facing "race in America". This race to the White House will riven America or have us live like Americans.

[Gooa man]

Barack Obama should stop his ugly strategy of abusing respectd leaders & Hillary Clinton with his underhanded technique. Barack should quit the race having taken theis low road.

[badass89]

White people better wake up Their time is coming. when obama is in the black house they will all pay.

[thatnickuh]

It amuses me to see all of you narrowminded-undercover racist white people using this Ludacris song as an excuse not to vote for Obama. Ludacris nor his song represents or speaks for Obama in any way, yet he is forced to denounce and disassociate himself from Luda and this song simply to appease white amerikkka because you are intolerant of hearing a black man speak his mind. We have seen this over and over over in the the last several months. !st with Rev. Wright and then with Pfleger. Obama is his own man and he is more than capable of speaking for himself. Stop coming up with excuses to not support the man and be honest with yourself. White Amerikkka really needs to look itself in the mirror and be honest for once. If you can't understand why black people would be excited about the possibility of seeing a black man elected as president, then you're an idiot. Black people have shown time and time again that we have no problem voting for white men and women. It si you whites that have shown an inability to vote for blacks. WAKE UP!

"Rap music does nothing but promote misogyny, violence, blah blah blah". Wrong white people. POPULAR rap music promotes those things, and guess who decides what kind of rap music becomes popular. WHITE PEOPLE. In reality, there are plenty of positive hiphop artists out here making positive music. It's not the genre's fault that Amerikkka is only interested in seeing black men play the role of thugs who only care about degrading women and being materialistic.

[Splakaveli]

Two things, It's either Ludacris is a Realist and got paid/doesn't give a f*ck, or Ludacris really supports Obama and doesn't realize that rappers can't possibly co-sign anything that has to do with politics. Because of a rapper's so called "Respect in the streets," anything that they touch politically turns to dust...They have the power to demote anyone that they back publicly...Congrads on such a mystical like accessory... I don't know who I'm voting for yet, I have yet to hear real issues answered, even though both parties can tell us what we want to hear until they actually get into to office and we the people figure out that they aren't who they said they were...But, I hope that an ignorant rapper doesn't sway votes from Obama...but who am I kidding, the people of this nation depend on social issues far more than they depend on real ones, the people of this nation identify with the mirror, they vote for who looks like them and not for who deeply agrees with them(blown out of perspective opinions, I know, sorry) But yes, I am Black,(though I believe that race and culture are genetically impossible, google it), and I am sad to be grouped or subordinated with such unwise and unhealthy mindframes...Hey, somebody who's pulling the strings let the jail mindframe glorify the music business...What are we teaching our kids? White and/or black?Rest In Peace Tupac, you prophecised it best..."This Country Will Never Have A Black President." Not only because of Wright, Jackson or Ludacris, but because of this country. Hey Obama should have thought of it as a political move not to be seen or take pictures with any rap artist. Sorry Hillary, and Mccain, all those words are of the ignorant slave mind.

[dr soul]

This torn young man is calling for help...he has set the Obama campaign back a long way...his ignorance is shown in his lyrics which do not in any way convey support of the man he claims to nominate... he has distanced himself many tiers by his 'self-absorbing' lyrics which really define his existence... with talent like his, it is a shame that he has to beg for a garbage can in which to dwell... in addition, he brings embarrassment to our hometown of Atlanta.. what a waste!!!

[The Real Issue]

Ludacris = Ludicrous.

[TheRepubsNWO]

Sorry, but I could care less if Ludacris, Nas, Al Sharpton, Muhammad Ali, Prince, or Michael Jackson, made a song railing against John McCain. I'm voting for Obama because McCain, Fox News, and everyone that thinks like them deserves to be given a political slap across the face. Maybe then this country will change for the better. Who am I kidding....

[Clyde Nugget]

Obama really knows how to pick people with good character. Obama's interview w/Rolling Stones, he said Ludacris was among moguls & rappers who were "great tallents & great businessmen". He also met w/the rapper privately before he became a candidate. He knows so many nice people. Do we want a leader like that? Obama & his wife do not like whites, it's evident in his first books & her thesis

[hinnis]

OBAMA FINALLY ADMITS HE WILL SUPPORT REPARATION PAYMENTS TO ALL BLACK AMERICANS

Sunday, July 27, 2008, before the UNITY 08 Convention in Chicago, he said this regarding the issue of reparations:

"I consistently believe that when it comes to whether it's Native Americans or African-American issues or reparations, the most important thing for the U.S. government to do is not just offer words, but offer deeds."

http://starbulletin.com/2008/07/28/news/story05.html

IS THIS THE WAY YOU WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS SPENT? And, if you don’t think he will get this through a Congress, both houses of which are heavily Democratic, you are crazy. Just think of the race cards which will be thrown at any legislator who dares vote against reparations.

[TPL]

I don't mind Ludacris speaking his mind, but making that paralyzed comment about a Warrior who was crippled in Vietnam is a punk move. He should really be ashamed for making a comment like that. If he wanted to diss McCain, he could have chosen many words, phrases, or descriptions, but to choose one which directly correlates to how he was treated for 5 years in a Hell Hole, is a low-blow, and downright WRONG. I'm ashamed myself, because I've always liked Luda, and thought him to be a funny guy. Luda, you need to apologize for that, that's messed up for real.

[Steve Rodriguez]

Ludacris is a racist, no talent, and disgrace to his race. His rap music and lyrics are only bring the black community down.

[Steve Wong]

This rapper has a long way to go be an impact on his community, he preaches and exposes hatred. NO way I'm going to the record store and spend money on that no talent!

[Steve Rodriguez]

Luducris can go and support Obama at his next post as a Chicago community organizer.

[Steve Rodriguez]

Rappers have no power nor talent and Luda just proved it!

[John]

Ludacris ... Wright ... Farakan ... Pfleiger ... Ayers ...
Obama's closest associates,
spanning 20 years,
are all angry men,
and they're not into the kind of change
that I can believe in.

[Obama Supporter]

Unfortunately Obama has to "denounce" and distance himself from people who do...and have the right, to vocally express themselves in this country and their support for him in the 2008 election. I agree with EVERYTHING Ludacris says and could care less what anyone thinks about the lyrics. People are either gonna vote for him or they arent and if a decision is made not to based on something Ludacris said and not Obama himself then, so be it. You werent going to vote for him anyways. Like it or not this songs speaks to alot of people....not just blacks and if the same lyrics that can turn away some people bring in more votes from people who were not interested in this election initially then Ludacris served his purpose. AND as for Rev. Wright, I'm in agreement with him as well. Yes this country is racist, no we will never be equal and that is reality so build a bridge and get over it. It's truth what he said and I would be a member of his church too. His sermon was publicised and "white america" got offended, calling him racist. HA! Lets take a camera into the homes and churches of many whites and see what we come up with! Americans puzzle me. We can pretend as if this election is not about race but then we would be lying.....but then again thats how America got where iit is today right......lies, deceit, and theft! God Bless America....lol yeah right! Luda, where can I get this cd?

[Debbie]

I wonder how a country song attacking obama and calling him the N word would fly?

[old mo]

I wonder what the Obama campaign hat to pay this freak to come up with this very powerful message? Suppose he made as much as he would on one of his pieces of rap crap ?

[Lee]

Y are ya'll hating?? IT IS A SONG!! A FORM OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION! If that's how he feels then that is how he feels. You people always over-analyze everything!

[Joey]

I really hate to say this because as a country and as it's citizens this coutnry has come far, but this is starting to become very race related. Ludacris probably doesn't even know what Obama stands for as most of this clowns supporters. If they did there is no way they would vote for this jerk! He is getting support by the color of his skin and not what he can offer the country.

[Trey]

How many of the people posting here have bought ANY Ludacris albums? So it's not like your not continuing to support him is doing any harm....Although the lyrics are trashy and uncalled for, he does have the right to say what he pleases....Isn't that what America's about? Besides, there are bigger things to worry about in America....perhaps we should focus on those as opposed to one man's song about a presidential candidate.....

[Sharon J.]

I understand why people would have a problem with the song, expecially the part about seeing McCain paralysed. But why would anyone allow a song to determine whether or not you vote for Obama. He didn't commission Ludacris to write it, and he certainly can't control what comes out another person's mouth.

[fass_blakk]

BIG UPS LUDA!!!!!!!

[Sue]

The LA Times need to create a better way to format their comments. It's so difficult to read each comment separately.

[Dae]

Who cares what he thinks? He is a loser. The media loves to grab on to stories about rap artist and Obama. Who cares? He is a joke. He just ruined his career.

[Mike - from California]

Jee. That's no surprise. Who'da thunk a black guy would be supporting another black guy who's running for president like that.
Bill Clinton once stated: "I've always wanted to vote for a black man and/or a woman."
Pure Ignorance. How many people are really voting for him just because he's black? What are you trying to prove? "Oh I'm not racist! I voted for Obama!!!"
You might not be racist, you're just very ignorant is all...

[DA ROCK]

i THINK THAT HE IS JUST TRYING TO GET IT LOUD AND NASTY. SO STOP HATIN U HATERZ. PEACE OUT!!!!

[go bucks]

His rymes are like 3rd grade spelling bees-
hard enough to get the 2nd graders out before crowning a winner G
he talks about Black like he knows something about it
he grew up in a better house then most of my freinds did
He rippin on clinton like she the past not the present-
Without Hilary on his team he can't get enough Votes G
So realize you rappin to make a name for yourelf little hommy
and stick to topics you know about- lookin at little boys pee pees!

Its all good in the White house ludacris---
Life expectancy of obama would be about 3 whole seconds
shorter than that of a radio operator
in Nam they were dead as soon as they jumped off the helicopter

so elect your buddy into the oval office
zero percent of 0 is still no ownership-
irrelevance is only to those who got elected
not to obama and his political death threats-
my hommies will pop him before he takesthe official oath
guranteed by my brothas in white hats and white robes
and if they fail to catch him on the night before the main event
we'll have a long rope hangin above the judge who swears him in for a good old fashion lynchin!

[Missy]

If you don't like the song don't buy it or listen to it. Ludacris is a rapper and this is what he does. It is his opinion. An opinion is like an a**, everyone has one.

[Mike - from California]

fass_blakk:
You own a gun? Go bite the barrel and squeeze...

[Brian]

At least get someone with some talent to provoke some controversy. Ludacris is a no talent hack who should stop being in movies. Who the heck listens to him or even buys his albums? Rap has sucked since the 90's except for a choice few.

[Anna]

Obama accepted Ludacris's friendship and campaign contribution, knowing the kind of insulting rap songs he makes.Obama has said he likes Ludacris's as a rap artist. What's the problem now? Obama always surrounds himseld with low life people. Wow!! No Obama for president.

[fred]

when are the black leaders going to stand up and denounce this as evil hate. you have a rapper saying such hateful things toward sitting united states senators, a war hero (mccain), a former first lady, etc. this should be eye opening to a certain community, but no leadership. not even from obama. this is so sad, and is a reflection on the lack of knowledge of history, and the efforts made by the two senators to make this world a better place. what next... why doesn't he call eleanor roosevelt, abigail adams, and martha washington horrible names also. shame.

[bean twn chica]

1st Amendment , never heard of it? many of your comments are ignorant, my gas is high , I can't find a job, your comments are just an opening to put down rap, please name the specific song and artist that offends you, lemmings if someone tells you who to hate you follow. I never let anyone tell me who my enemies are. stop blaming rap and generalizing all rap, you sound just as ignorant as you are. What the ---- does this have to do with the sate of the economy. you same dumb people voted for Bush, thanks!

[anonymouse]

Ironic that one of today's BIGGEST RACISTS AND SEXISTS on the planet is an Obama supporter. Just read the lyrics to his classic "Move Bitch" and try to argue otherwise.

"Move bitch, get out the way
Get out the way bitch, get out the way
Move bitch, get out the way
Get out the way bitch, get out the way

[Ludacris]
OH NO! The fight's out
I'ma 'bout to punch yo...lights out
Get the FXCK back, guard ya grill
There's somethin' wrong, we can't stay still
I've been drankin' and bustin' two
and I been thankin' of bustin' you
Upside ya motherfXckin' forehead
And if your friends jump in, "Ohhh gurrlll", they'll be mo' dead
Causin' confusion, Disturbin Tha Peace
It's not an illusion, we runnin the streets
So bye-bye to all you groupies and golddiggers
Is there a bumper on your ass? NO NIGGA!
I'm doin' a hundred on the highway
So if you do the speed limit, get the FXCK outta my way
I'm D.U.I., hardly ever caught sober
and you about to get ran the FXCK over"

Just charming. Please let Bill Press know someone is paying attention.

[NObama]

Please forward this to Bill Press...

[PAUL OLIVAS]

What a big dummy,that wasn't to bright mr.rapper guy. Rock 'n' Roll time.

[vegasgirl]

I'm sure the right wing smear machine will go into overdrive on this, but please remember Obama has condemn this creep -- and rightly so.

[vegasgirl]

I'm sure the right wing smear machine will go into overdrive on this, but please remember Obama has condemn this creep -- and rightly so.

[dha]

Everyone is entitled to express an opinion. This is obnoxious and nasty.

I am no lover of McCain and will vote for Obama. I do not wish McCain or anyone in a wheelchair.

There is free expression and there is just nasty and offensive. This is the later and no reason for it.

That does not mean Obama is responsible for it, just as you are not responsible for another adults action.

[Roy]

Why do you insist on giving a total tool like Ludacris any credibility? My intention is to vote for Obama (I'm a 61 year old white male) but giving creedence to slime dogs like this as though he really has any semblance of intellect? Way to go LA Times. And yes I get the paper edition. Oh - is this a "vanity piece" this guy paid for? Can't be real journalism.

[Shan the artist for Obama]

Postive paintings of Obama and Mandela are posted at www.sundaram-art.com for your feed back.

Shan the artist for Obama

[TOEIA]

Yea, Luda went too far. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but it was pretty offensive. Read how Najee Ali didnt like the lyrics to much, in his blog. He wrote a letter to the Atlanta Rapper, saying this... http://urbanthoughtcollective.com/2008/07/30/najee-ali-ludacris-obama/

[Keianna]

This Administration is a mess and it's killing us. Everyone is focus on the words of Ludacris and in the mean while, we are losing our homes, jobs, & the ability to take of our families. Honestly, how can you blame Obama for what Ludacris has stated? I am sick of this mess. We all know that Ludacris is a rapper, this is what he do to support himself. Please PEOPLE, let us focus on the life of our country because currently we are lying. I do not agree with the song, but I do recongnize that Ludacris is an artist. Also American Public, please stop faking like we're doing everything right because if we did, half of our kids wouldn'd be fat and out of control. Please lets focus on the real issus our lively hood!

[MJS]

This guy is no mental giant. Who cares what he says?

[Keianna]

I sure hope that the Police is reading some of these comments. There is a preson talking about him & his " G " killing Obama. Please PEOPLE, LETS GROW UP! Our country is falling fast. Does anyone care? Who cares about what Ludacris has to say? Why can't White & Black people understand " yes" we are different but we can love a support one another. Come on, lets do our own research on McCain & Obama.Everyone is free to vote for whom ever they want too. Lets vote & see what the out come will be. Lets hope the person we put into office (this time) is the person who can build us back up again.

[Keianna]

I sure hope that the Police is reading some of these comments. There is a preson talking about him & his " G " killing Obama. Please PEOPLE, LETS GROW UP! Our country is falling fast. Does anyone care? Who cares about what Ludacris has to say? Why can't White & Black people understand " yes" we are different but we can love a support one another. Come on, lets do our own research on McCain & Obama.Everyone is free to vote for whom ever they want too. Lets vote & see what the out come will be. Lets hope the person we put into office (this time) is the person who can build us back up again.

[LELA]

PEOPLE PLEASE, EVERYBODY KNOWS WHAT LUDA SAID WAS TRUE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CALLING HILLARY THE "B" WORD. ITS IS FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ALTHOUGH HE SHOULD OF WAITED UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTION. EVERY TIME BLACK PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THE WRONGS OF AMERICA AND BRING UP OUR PASS THE MEDIA WANTS TO SAY ITS REVERSED RACISM. ARE YOU KIDDING ME. BLACKS BEEN TAKING THE HEAT SINCE BEING SHIPPED TO THIS COUNTRY AND WHEN ITS DISH BACK OUT "AMERICA" CANT TAKE IT. HE CAN SAY WHAT HE WANT, SO EVERY TIME THERE IS A STATEMENT MADE AGAIN OBAMA'S OPPONETS HE HAS TO APOLOGIZE FOR IT OR DENOUNCE IT. FACE IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE OF IT THEN YOU "AMERICANS" WHERE LOOKING FOR ANY OPPORTUNITY NOT TO VOTE. MOVE ON PEOPLE CONCENTRATE ON THE MAJOR THINGS WRONG NOT THE SMALLER THINGS.

[jeffery mcnary]

isn't it curious that criticisim, now even humor, rattles the campaign of the junior senator from illinois? traditionally the trump card of a self assured campaign is humor. substantive 'attacks' come from the trembling, it's the last resort. perhaps the mccain people are on to that promise of summer which disipates in autumn.political thought/doubt, unlike gardens, are hardly planted in the spring.
perhaps mr. obama's motorcade could shorten, and his rhetoric hold fewer semi-colons. his real opponent is not mr. mccain, but the curse of modernity, yes?

[CiCi]

I am usually not the one to comment on issues like this, but people please. I listened to the song and seriously it was 1 mans opinion. He is not paying your light bills, or your rent. He will live to see another day and oh by the way wasn't it Cheney and Bush who for the past 2 years if not more have been saying over and over that it doesn't matter what the American people think they are going to keep doing things their way? Why are we really proving that we as Americans can't stick together just by the horrible things that are on this blog. Black people sell drugs ..and so do white people and other ethnicites and races. I have seen women get disrespected by all races at one point in time and if you haven't go to a Battered womens shelter. WE ARE ONE. We can bring America back if we stop trippin over the small stuff. There truly is a bigger picture. Bush hasn't done a thing but profit from gas prices. The Canadian dollar is worth more than the American Dollar.. People are losing their jobs every day. Homes are steadily being foreclosed on. Minimum wage is just enough to keep you on welfare. College tuition is going up more and more. The Baby Boomers are spending all of there money on Health and Life Insurance. My point is we have bigger fish to Fry. This was Ludacris' song not OBAMA's. Next week we won't even remember it. LET IT GO! DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE, Bring the troops home. Slash gas prices. Join the Military. Read a BOOK! GET A LIFE!

[Joe America]

the problem here folks is not Ludacris, as he's just yer average fool with a mouth. The problem is Obama and his glowing praise for Luda as a great artist and businessman. Can you imagine worse judgement on the part of Obama? Nope.

Obama is simply not at all ready for the White or Black House.

[Phil G]

Oh the calamity, someone was called a bitch, and another, a clearly out-of-touch septuagenarian was described as a better candidate for a wheelchair than for the presidency of the United States. No, the real injustice was in failing to describe George Bush as a theocratic, authoritarian, war-criminal, dictator wannabe who deserves a noose.

[jaison Biagini]

it's rap, are you people stupid? this is what 90% of what rap sounds like, profanity, misogyny, and violence.
i guess only hillary and mccain deserve your defense and outrage. what about the rap that calls all women bitches or ho's or talks of violence??
get a clue, it's 90%garbage, take a listen. there are maybe 10 rappers who put out positive messages, the rest are selling hate. and those are the millionaires of rap.

[Enrique O]

relax people its just a rap song. not even's Luda's best. sure the lyrics are shocking to some but freedom of speech, in all it's forms, is one of the reasons we love this country. You may not like what he has to say but perhaps thats the point. it's got your attention and while Obama has no choice but to condemn it he shows how much support he has even in the rap world. rap artists need to get more political. where is the modern-day Public Enemy?

[nunuface]

i think all of you who are reacting to ludacris's rap like its anything are just stupid. and for those of you who think there is a double standard, he didnt say anything racist about hillary. Obama didnt go out and tell ludacris to do it. everyones just lookin for a way to convict obama but hes the only hope for america and itll be a shame if we dont elect him.

[jubilee shine]

oprah started it.

[nonbeliever]

Well I hope these kind of stupid people (Luda & Rene Marie) continue to come out and show their TRUE COLORS!!!! I agree with a few people who posted comments here such as why doesn't Luda or Rene Marie get banned or fired. If it would of been a Anglo or Mexican coming out and dissing any black person, OMG, a march, protest or the animals that they are (Bee People) would of came and start rioting! Well like I said I hope these people (African-Americans) still keep coming out and hurt Obama's campaign come November!!! I am a democrat and unless obama makes Hillary his VP...I AM NOT VOTING, change wont come for anyone but the Black People!!! And yes Luda, if obama wins the end is here!!!

[Jake]

Some protesters here wouldn't get the support of their own kids. They are completely out of touch with the new generation of Americans. In fact they are dull, old, and boring. If it weren't for their dumbness mccain would be in a retirement home already. What electorate other than an extremist Republican would not vote for brilliant Obama?

[sohnn]

Well, this is one of the biggest rappers in the rapping industry. Such language made him big, such is the language he only knows. I dont find neither the message nor the language offensive, since all his songs are sang in a similar language, but it ain't the right language for politics, and Obama did the right thing to distance himself.

[Barton, TX]

Crosby Still & Nash did the same thing to Nixon

[TO Onyxnoire, et al]

Poor Onyxnoire, He knows all regarding the magic of rapper "artists" and the First Amendment, etc., and in sum he says, you don't like it, don't listen.

Onyx, let's face it, there is no art nor law at issue here. You are so full of yourself. The real issues are completely OVER YOUR SELF-ABSORBED HEAD.

The rapper hurt OB big time, period, follow? and more damage to follow...your High Horse mindset is tired act, even for us artists,

[Lopez, G]

Now what does one think will happen if an anglo were to tell "white people" to vote for a white man simply becaude of the color of hi skin rather than "The content of his character"? Oh I guess mr black history scholar ludicris forgot that. It's liee voting latino simply because the person is latino and not for qualifactions or integrity, That smacks of racism to me . Many latinos did just that, now we are stuck with Tony Vilar.

[tiger2471]

It's funny to hear all the haters on this blog, but what do you expect from an artist? Artists are free to express their feelings as they often do in lyrics, books, paintings, etc... Last I heard this was a FREE country and we have freedom of speech; correct? I also know for a fact that white, black, hispanic, asian, etc... fought and died for this right. It's also no surprise that the majority of the country believes GW and the Republican party have taken us in the wrong direction, PERIOD! Let's talk about the facts and STOP WHINING McCAIN!

[tiger2471]

It's funny to hear all the haters on this blog, but what do you expect from an artist? Artists are free to express their feelings as they often do in lyrics, books, paintings, etc... Last I heard this was a FREE country and we have freedom of speech; correct? I also know for a fact that white, black, hispanic, asian, etc... fought and died for this right. It's also no surprise that the majority of the country believes GW and the Republican party have taken us in the wrong direction, PERIOD! Let's talk about the facts and STOP WHINING McCAIN!

[McFail]

Why are all of you so uptight? You do realize this will blow over and white people wont care in a day and then black kids will hear this on repeat and go and vote for Obama.
All of you bitchin about itdo realize your not the target market for this stuff and no matter what, even if his song was 100% nice and cuddly there would be a problem just because hes a rapper.

Its not as if Luda stepped out of his normal bounds of what he says or does. And he also didnt call Hillary a bitch, he said that bitch is irrelevant, which in reality, thats how people think. If someone public dissed you, f*ck em, their irrelevant.

Words get picked apart so much now-adays, especially to fuel criticism and website traffic.

[O'really]

Its free speech people. His lyrics are targeted to the mtv crowd, who WILL NOT find anything offensive about it. I'm sure many of you find that show jacka$$ offensive, but guess what, some people find it entertaining (not me though) so just laugh it off and buy a gossip cd if it helps you feel better.

[CMhinsley]

What else is new, of course ludicrus would come out with some negative attacks against McCain, if McCain would have someone write such ugly lyrics for him the Media would call him lucifer, not ludicrus. the media is so bias, but in the end Substance, honesty, courage, practicality, will win GO MCCAIN.....

[Idiots]

A lot of people in this thread need to check themselves before they go into the voting booth this November. Exactly what are you voting for? Try and make an informed decision for ONCE and look at the actual issues facing our country. How many of you fools will say "I'm not voting for a friend of a RAPPER!!" and punch McCain's name, all while your country falls apart around you. There are plenty of people in this country who have half a brain and actually try and keep up with wha'ts happening...and then there are those who get their news from right-wing hate radio and make important votes based on their pop-culture likes and dislikes. Most of the latter have posted in this thread. And you wonder why this country is going to hell in a handbasket.

[Adrianpol]

To this woman:

I do not feel the song is as harsh as it is being protrayed. It is his feelings, just like Jesse spoke his. The problem is that Luda, spoke out loud what others think, but just are afraid to speak.

Posted by: Phyllis Cooper | July 30, 2008 at 03:36 PM

Phyllis my friend, you are a nut job loon. Imus, etc were just expressing their feelings too. You looney looser. Obama is going down and the R's will keep on trucking. Yeah, baby. Go RED STATES. You D's made a real strategic mistake picking this feel good candidate Obama. What a poser. Now the chickens are coming home to roost.

[JD Gordon]

What difference does any of it make. 100% of Black people are voting for Obama even if it comes out that he is a psyco child killer. Others who hate Bush will go along just to feel good and liberal. don't matter if he can or can't do the job. We will get the goverment we deserve, just like the last 8 years. It is all just a contest like any sporting event with the marketers, ad men and camp followers are running the show. Where are the real leaders????

[Ed]

Ludacris...proof that you can have no talent, be stupid as a brick and still make millions in America. What a country where low life idiots can get rich so easily!!

[Kalia]

Ludacris does not represent Barack Obama because no one who did would put out a song like this during campaigning...Saying that people should vote for him because of the color of his skin only encourages the mud-slinging from those in the McCain camp...Read the policies and become educated on what both the candidates stand for then make a choice, it is not about race it is about who will serve best as the leader of this country...let's be mature about the decision!

[Bubba]

Just imagine a song with lyrics? "Obama, sit him down paralyzed in a chair where he long..." Think there would be a reaction? More of the left/MSM hypocrisy.

[nellie bly]

Najee Ali said, "This surprises who? Hollywood has dripped with hatred of Bush and republicans in general."

Maybe you live in a cave, I don't know, but perhaps you might want to check out who the GOVERNOR of California is -- and what party he represents.

You're dumb!

[John Smith]

What a terrible song. Obama thinks this cretin is talented? Sounds like a bad Chuck D impersonation.

[RifleSilence]

McCain a war hero ???
Yeah the lyrics are offensive but it is part of the hip pop culure like it or not, freedom of expression is for everyone. What constitutes a war hero ??? True he served, he flew planes that helped killed god knows how many inocent people in Vietnam. True he was captured and then forgotten about for 5 years. Where and how does this make him hero ???

[Teyanna]

I liked it! I actually listened to the song. How many of you can say that? Other than referring to Hillary as a B, it was harmless. Good beat too.

[be real]

********WELL AMERICA WAKE UP LUDACRIS TOLD THE TRUTH. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN A UNIQUE RAP FORM, HE LAID THE TRUTH ON THE LINE.TO SOME AFRICAN AMERICANS LIKE OPRAH, AFRICAN AMERICANS THAT ARE REAL IN THEIR CULTURE ARE AFRAID TO BE ASSOCIATED BECAUSE THEY WONT HAVE THE WHITE SUPPORTERS. LUDACRIS KEPT IT REAL AND KUDOS TO LUDA. EXCEPT THE ONE COMMENT ABOUT HILLARY, I LOVE HILLARY.

[Renel]

To Oregon4Obama:

Obama supporters are idiots? Under what basis or premise you came up with such well-thought conclusion? Or are you just the typical right wing idiot dittohead who worship Limbaugh, Hannity, and Coulter? Ludacris is a low life scum but to Bash Obama supporters for Ludacris' stupidity is stupidity in itself. It's like bashing McCain for what an ignorant skinhead say about black people. By the way, are you one of those ignorant , uneducated, illiterate skinhead?

[Renel]

To Kalia:

Left/MSM hypocrisy? I think you are mistaken. The right wing self righteous, morally bankrupt turds are the hypocrites.

[Cassandra Washington]

Obama has "endorsed" this rapper by saying that he listens to this trash on his ipod. This is so way out of bounds for any candidate that I would ever vote for. Obama just has too many friends that I find disconcerting. And why is this trash-rap wanna-be-singer dishing Hillary when she is no longer a candidate?

[forit]

Motion not seconded!
Freedom of speech!

He's getting in touch with the populace. His message will resonate. Keep it up L.

[Yo Mama]

Ya'll need to shut dat ish up! It's Ludacris!!!!!wat do u expect,he aint Dr.King. Especially after all tha stuff Fox news has did to obama and other blacks!

[Tyronius]

I think Ludacris is spot on but he justs needs to be patient! Our day will come when we will rule this country! Patients by brother...patients is what is it will take!!!!

[Venum]

this site is really trying to make hip-hop look like an attack on Americas Culture and all i can do is laugh as i watch the rappers get richer than the idiots writing these articles. Do your thing Ludacris, dont apologize for anything. Freedom of Speech is a B isnt it?

[Stephanie C.]

Despite what some people would call offensive language, Ludacris is just doing what tons of other celebrities are:
encouraging his fans to be politcally active.
Remember, he is a grammy winner and a huge success in the rap industry. He has a large fan base which he could potentially inspire to at least think about the up coming elections. How is that a bad thing? Getting young people more involved in politics? And as for the "poor language" it's nothing high school kids aren't either saying or hearing at school. Besides, if you don't like him then luckily no one is going to force you to listen to him. Isn't that the point of free will?

[Penny Moore]

I am amazed at how so many people are posting comments about what a scum Ludacris is by voicing his opinion while making negative comments about Mrs. Clinton, Jesse and Bush, meanwhile, some of you are doing the same thing to Ludacris. So is it okay to voice your opinion about him because he is just another African American rapper, but not okay for him to voice his? Opinions are like butt holes, everyone has one! Who cares. I still love Luda. Barack is the one that may loose my vote for the comments he made about someone that was just trying to support him.

[WHATEVER]

To whom it may concern it really doesn't matter who is president none of the presidents we ever had have ever really made a difference or done anything the promised so wether he is black, white, yellow, or green this world is doomed and in the chapter of REVELATIONS!! NO GOD AND ACCEPT HIM AS YOUR SAVIOR WE ARE ALL IN FOR A BIG RIDE!! AND IF THEY DO GIVE IT TO A BLACK MAN THEY HAVE ALREADY MESSED EVERYTHING UP SO BAD TO OH YEAH GIVE IT TO THE BLACK MAN SO HE CAN BE THE BLAME NOW!

[Andrew]

Here's a different perspective:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaIVlR3M31E

[Andrew]

Here's a different perspective:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaIVlR3M31E

[CONOR TAYLOR]

I love ludacris's music and i support every word in his song