Ludacris and His Big Mouth
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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luda is a dumb as punk!
22nd!
Dayum, Luda!
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.
AUNTIE?!!! *CHECKIN AROUND…KNOWING SHE IS ON HER WAY*
WHAT UP EVERYBODY?
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.
AND WHAT HE SAID ABOUT MCCAIN IS WRONG ALSO, LUDACRIS BETTER BE CAREFUL HE MIGHT EAT THOSE WORDS..
Not a good look but FUN-TY as hell
Lady A….
You know Obama got it in his MP3 bangin’ it…like..
“YEah *nodding head* eff Hil…JM suck my d*ck”..
So why is bossip blockin some of my post…
OBAMA IS RIGHT…LUDA WENT A BIT TOO FAR…
dag luda…why you Barak-blockin?
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!
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!!!
Lady A…I’m lovin that pic young lady….NU we in hurrrr!!!…Just..**dapz**
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..!!
:-/
LUDA WAS STR8 UP STOOPID FOR THIS SONG AND YALL KNOW IT!!!
Hiya WYZE!!!! *wavin*
Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww…
Now that that’s off my chest….
Wassssssssssssssss Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup….
MORNING BOSSIP FOLK!!
LUDA IS SHORT AS HELL TOO WITH ALL THAT MOUTH
@ 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$$…
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.
Damn Luda…almost had some respect for him….Big Boi’s song is much better….
i’m very surprised at luda. i thought he was becoming way more mature. same old, same old.
Erm…much luv…how are you today
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.
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
IJM….morning
I’m good Wyze, waiting for my work day to be ova quick fast and in a hurry
Isn’t there a saying that goes:
You can take the nicca out da hood, but he still a nicca.
You know Obama got it in his MP3 bangin’ it…like..
“YEah *nodding head* eff Hil…JM suck my d*ck”..
LMAO!!!!! Cosign 100%
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.
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.
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?
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…
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!!!
Re….morning!!
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
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”….
Erm …yeah me too….2maree is payday
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.
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…
Mr. Pro…
Let me hold..and keep $17.38.
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::
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
Why does Obama has to be held responsible for what LUDACRIS said??? It’s freedom of speech. Come on!
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.
Unecessary, spell check.
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!
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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
This track was ment for RAP/HIP HOP fans. We understand lyrical imagery and can see meaning behind some lyrics. Exposing this to the world was a mistake cuz people gonna hate on this record.
NU….all i got is twenties….bring my change back
I think Obama is under fire for this because he was quoted in Rolling Stone Magazine as saying that Luda was a great talent.
Whether we agree or disagree with Luda, he has a right to express himself.
Besides, I’ve heard worse comments about Hillary Clinton on this site than luda’s lyrics. Let’s take a look at the archives and see some of our very own saying even worse about Clinton and McCain.
As I’ve said before: Obama supporters will cost him the election before his non-supporters will.
Obama is held responsible because just like Wyze said………
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…let’s do this!!!
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100% co sign Wyze
Obama is being held responsible by others because we live in a F’d up society as well
-Did anybody watch the Larry King Live show last night??
AS BAD AS GEORGE BUSH MIGHT BE , HE’S THE ONLY PRESIDENT THAT GAVE ME $500 WHEN HE WAS ELECTED AND I JUST GOT ANOTHER $600 WITH THAT STIMULUS MONEY NOW THAT HE’S LEAVING.LOL AND HE WAS THE ONLY PRESIDENT THAT HAD BLACKS IN HIS OFFICE, CONDI RICE…………..BUSH IS NOT SMART BUT AT LEAST I GOT SOME MONEY OUT OF HIM.. LOL
Mr. Pro….
Meet me on Stokes Ave. Thats halfway right? Oooohh better yet Cedar in Chagrin….
Thanks Wyzepro for the compliment.
I think the problem with what Luda said was for one it was very offensive and for Obama to have been seen with Luda and saying he likes Luda then yes they will associate Luda with Obama saying is this what Obama really thinks when its not. If someone like Common, Blakthought, Talib, Mos Def, or even Nas did a similar song with the same subject line it would have been completey non offensive, stating facts or smart opinions rather than emotions, and nobody would’ve had a problem. Luda’s delivery of this song was terrible with all the cursing and things. Perfect example of why they criticize hip hop so much today. I wish public enemy would come do a rhyme.
Damn, Luda, you think so SMALL.
you just gave Bill O’Reilly all the ammo he needs to show everyone how ignorant you are on his stupid show.
good job, jackass
Dubya said….
Besides, I’ve heard worse comments about Hillary Clinton on this site than luda’s lyrics. Let’s take a look at the archives and see some of our very own saying even worse about Clinton and McCain.
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@dubya…..that may be true, but BOSSIPERS are not recording artists and nothing we said is being put under Media scrutiny. Free speech is a beautiful thing, but when it hinders the very one you are *trying* to support it backfires.
Luda should have kept that on the inner brain tip or amongst friends, but no, he had to put it out for the masses to hear. Obama probably at home like damn ppl! Let it do what it do! STOP TRYING TO HELP ME! LOL
WHILE LUDA SHOULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY CAREFUL AT THIS POINT IN TIME ESPECIALLY REGARDING HIS LYRICS, THE MEDIA/POLITICIANS AND WHOEVER ELSE, WILL STRIVE TO GIVE OBAMA A HARD TIME ABOUT ANYTHING THEY CAN. UNFORTUNATELY, LUDA IS THE PAWN IN THIS PARTICULAR GAME THIS TIME. IT JUST PROVES THE COUNTRY THAT WE LIVE IN STILL HAS ITS GLITCHES. LUDACRIS IS HIS OWN MAN, OBAMA IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT LUDA CHOOSES TO SAY. OBAMA DIDNT HOLD LUDA DOWN WITH A BUTTER KNIFE AND TELL LUDA TO CALL HILLARY A BITCH. IT’S JUST THAT AT THIS CRITICAL STATE, WITH A BLACK MAN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, AND HAVING GOTTEN THIS FAR WITH SOOOOOOOOO MANY SUPPORTERS, THEY WILL TRY TO THROW NEGATIVE LIGHT ON HIM ANY WAY THEY CAN.
IJM, Just Sayin’….
Goodmorning!
Freedom of expression is just that–a FREEDOM. Just because Obama is running a campaign does not negate that.
While you all are going to bat for Obama, when has he gone to bat for you. By you I mean us, African Americans. He has 95% of our vote but we are the only group he has yet to cater to. He can give speeches in countries that can’t even vote, but he can’t take out time to speak at a state of the black union address. He’s made specific and unique promises to Hispanics, Gays, Jews, Working Class whites where are ours? There are unique issues that we as african americans should hold obama to.
it’s time me and my brothers put an end to this perpetual adolesence we seem to be stuck in….aka Grow up and be a Man!! let’s put a lot of the childish foolishness behind us and set a new standard….
HEY RE, BREE, WYZEPRO, NU (I TOLD YOU), ERMY, JUST SAYIN’
Mandah? diggin on u, digging on me
(Check me out!)
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.
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Triple co-sign to both of your words of wisdom.
This isn’t a game. This isn’t a fantasy. This is real. As for someone in Luda’s circle knowing better… all I gotta say is, it depends on who’s in his circle. Ahem.
What up SxyQ
Ermy Erm:
This is a public blog and could very well be used as an example of how black people think. I’ve seen bossip mentioned on right-wing blogs often when they discuss the black mindset when it comes to this election.
Wuttup IJM!!!
I’m gonna sum a few things up for those that don’t know, for those that know, yal can take a smoke break for somethin…
It’s just like when you were a child and went out with your parents to the store.
What did they say? Huh… Yal know what I’m talkin about!
When we get out here don’t be showin your ass, and you better act like you got some dam sense! You hear me… If not when we get home I gonna whip yo ass.. Now lets go…
It’s the same thing here. Barak is representin us, leading da way like a parent. He don’t need no nappy headed piccaninnie, so called rapper showin his a$$ while we out in public.
Believe me when I tell you that we are in public, the whole world is lookin to us to slay da dragon. They know our history and our struggle even if they don’t want to acknowledge it.
The Black Woman and Black Man are the most powerful, envied and feared people on the face of the earth!
Who said the words Free Speach? FREE SPEACH..!
Free speech my black s$$. It’s free is you not livin from paycheck to paycheck, it’s free when you makin da laws, it’s free when we make it free.
The problem is to many people are too dam stupid to realize it.
If you think there is free speech then go into your bosses office and tell him what you really think of him. You don’t even have to be angry or yellin. When you finish talkin you will see how much it will COST you for your free speech!
Go to the drug dealer standing on the corner and tell him to stop sellin drugs in your hood. See how much it will COST you for your free speech.
Speech ain’t even free if you are talkin to yourself and then it can still COST you. People will think yo a$$ is crazy.
THINK… Back in da day you could be the richest black person in the world, but you better not try to stay at a white’s only hotel… You’d get the ole, “Your money isn’t any good here”.
Free Speech can’t be purchased, it can’t be won, you can’t steal it and no one will give it to you.
The price of Free Speech is “Respect and Power”.
Could be @ dubya
My question is why are the associating everything with Obama? I mean the song was written and made by Chris Bridges. Obama wasn’t in the studio laying stuff down on the track. Obama doesn’t seem to have any dirt they can dig up on him so unfortunately for him it seems like guilt by association. The quickest way to bring yourself down is the have people who support you do it for you. Just shut up and let this all play out. Obama got this….he don’t need our “help”.
Hell…there are plenty of us angry for the way the media is hating on Obama and some of the foul BS they allow to come out of there mouths…we sit and look and go what the F!!! But let’s not give the media and any other Obama haters the reason to throw this man under the bus!! At the end of the day, Luda one would think is a person who should know better!!! His dumb azz is in the SOUTH and if he lives on another planet or something hasn’t his retarded azz not seen how much our race has had to overcome and still overcome to even be considered a Man or a Woman!! We are always having to prove ourselves in one arena or another in this is no different. It is what it is and Luda was wrong!!!!
Just because we are not famous does not mean that our words do not hold weight. This may be just a blog but you better believe that McCain, Clinton, and Obama handlers scour these blogs to get a glimpse into the view of the black mindset.
@ Just sayin….
true dat
I’m gonna sum a few things up for those that don’t know, for those that know, yal can take a smoke break for somethin…
It’s just like when you were a child and went out with your parents to the store.
What did they say? Huh… Yal know what I’m talkin about!
When we get out here don’t be showin your ass, and you better act like you got some dam sense! You hear me… If not when we get home I gonna whip yo ass.. Now lets go…
It’s the same thing here. Barak is representin us, leading da way like a parent. He don’t need no nappy headed piccaninnie, so called rapper showin his a$$ while we out in public.
Believe me when I tell you that we are in public, the whole world is lookin to us to slay da dragon. They know our history and our struggle even if they don’t want to acknowledge it.
The Black Woman and Black Man are the most powerful, envied and feared people on the face of the earth!
Who said the words Free Speach? FREE SPEACH..!
Free speech my black s$$. It’s free is you not livin from paycheck to paycheck, it’s free when you makin da laws, it’s free when we make it free.
The problem is to many people are too dam stupid to realize it.
If you think there is free speech then go into your bosses office and tell him what you really think of him. You don’t even have to be angry or yellin. When you finish talkin you will see how much it will COST you for your free speech!
Go to the drug dealer standing on the corner and tell him to stop sellin drugs in your hood. See how much it will COST you for your free speech.
Speech ain’t even free if you are talkin to yourself and then it can still COST you. People will think yo a$$ is crazy.
THINK… Back in da day you could be the richest black person in the world, but you better not try to stay at a white’s only hotel… You’d get the ole, “Your money isn’t any good here”.
Free Speech can’t be purchased, it can’t be won, you can’t steal it and no one will give it to you.
The price of Free Speech is “Respect and Power”.
@IM JUST ME
HEY MOMMA!!! THEY ROASTIN OUR MAN
Yep could be @ dubya
HEY JUST SAYIN!!
Dubya they problem that they would have using this site is that they don’t know accurately who’s black and who’s white. They can only assume based on pictures that may not even be of the person behind the screen. Trust their are kkk blog sites that talk about when they wanna kill blacks, gay websites that hate straight people and straight websites that commint hate crimes against gays. Who wants to really take the time to detect servers?
WOW THOSE PEOPLE MITE TURN AROUND AND VOTE FOR,THAT OTHER CAT BECAUSE, HE MADE THEM EVEN
MORE SCARED,,HOPE WE DONT GET THE SHOCK OF OUR LIVES,,AND SAD THING ABOUT IT IS THE BOTTOM LINE IS THEY DONT WONT A BLACK MAN IN THERE IN THE FIRST
PLACE,,WHERE I LIVE YOU SHOULD SEE THE LOOK’S I GET EVEYTIME THEY SEE A BLACK FACE THEY THINK OF HIM BECOMEING PRESEDENT,,BUT THEN AGAIN THERE IS ALOT THAT DO WONT HIM LUDA,,,,NO MAN NO..NOT THE WAY TO GO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
i disagree…..this blog while black oriented…does not PROVE that the posters/commenters are of african decent..hell I see people frontin in here all the time that are NOT black….so you can NOT take a few post from a site just cause it’s geared towards african americans and say that may represent how most or even some of them think…of all the millions of Black people in the world…bossip sure only has a few ..and they represent themselves and their own thoughts…hell half of us joke and dont take most of this serious…so I cant understand that any more than I would take a news reporters story and translate that into that must be how all white people think….kinda ludacris…aint it?…( pun intended)
dubya
(Check me out!)
Freedom of expression is just that–a FREEDOM. Just because Obama is running a campaign does not negate that.===================
And Barack has the freedom NOT to associate himself with speech which is ultimately detrimental to the Bigger Picture. Barack did Luda a service, he big upped him. I understand what Luda was trying to do, he was trying to compliment him, rap style, because Luda was proud of Barack name-checking him as one of his favorite rappers to the world. But Luda had to up his game specifically because of that.
Luda could not claim on his song that he’s Barack’s favorite rapper — Luda could not name the song after Barack himself — and then talk sh*t about how Hillary is a b*tch and John McCain needs to be paralyzed. This is the time for some ‘backpack’ rap or definitely some ‘conscious’ rap. He has to look out for Barack as well as himself.
@ Ermy Erm, I hear you.
@ Ddub, you wrote, “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.”
I hear you on that, too. That might not be a bad idea on how to finesse this issue so that it doesn’t continue to hurt Barack and it doesn’t hurt Ludacris. Or something similar to it without lying about when he wrote it.
*********** By the way, big ups to all the brothers who have come into this thread and spoken with maturity, about maturity. Thank you for speaking as Original Men. ***************
Just Sayin,
I like the way you put that.
G’Morning IJM!
JUST SAYIN blogger you just summed everything up in your post at 9:15!!! some of us just don’t get it and it saddens me as a black person!! Also, TOTALLY agree with what you said about “I love me some black people but I hate me some Niggas” A friend and I have this discussion all the time about prejudice towards our race because of the ignorant foolish acts they pull like crackheads!!
JUST SAYIN blogger you just summed everything up in your post at 9:15!!! some of us just don’t get it and it saddens me as a black person!! Also, TOTALLY agree with what you said about “I love me some black people but I hate me some Niggas” A friend and I have this discussion all the time about prejudice towards our race because of the ignorant foolish acts they pull like crackheads!!
I feel like passing da plate after that one…
But it’s a black website and touts itself as such. Regardless of the color of the posters, the image of bossip is black and it will be treated as such when it comes to handlers wanting a glimpse into the black mindset.
By the way–I really like your new avatar! You look great!
Luda is right, F that B Hilary. I am glad she is fading into the background where she belongs. Nobody wants you or your husband in office anymore, they are DIRTY. McCain LOL. I can do nothing but laugh at him, he is the republicans chance, that is just pitiful which is exactly the state of there party. Republicans we are through with you and your party is also. Obama had to say this or else he would loose votes.
I BELIEVE THAT LUDA HAD THE RIGHT TO SAY WHAT HE CHOSE TO SAY, AS DOES EVERYONE ELSE. HOWEVER, IT WAS THE TIMING IN WHICH HE CHOSE TO SAY IT, THAT CAUSED THE REAL ISSUE. YOU SEE WE STAND BEHIND INDIVIDUALS WHEN THEY SAY WHAT WE WISH WE COULD SAY OPENLY. BUT DO TO THE FACT THAT WE DO LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHERE THEY DO NOT WISH TO SEE A BLACK MAN RUNNING IT, ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH HIS BLACKNESS, COULD THROW HEAT ON HIM. THATS JUST HOW THEY PLAY. I’M SURE LUDA DIDNT THINK THAT IT WOULD DO MAJOR DAMAGE, HENCE THE REASON WHY WE MUST THINK BEFORE WE SPEAK. BUT HOW MANY TIMES HAVE SOME OF YOU SAID SOMETHING, AND THAT ONE SENTENCE CAUSED A RAWKUS OF CONFUSION, AND THEN YOU WISH YOU COULD REEL IT BACK? NOT BECAUSE YOU DIDNT MEAN IT, BUT BECAUSE IT WAS 1) BAD TIMING OR 2) THE CAUSE OF CONFUSION AT THAT TIME. ALL LUDA DID WAS SAY WHAT ALOT OF YOU WERE THINKING, AND SAYING IN YOUR VERY OWN HOMES. HE JUST PICKED BAD TIMING..(CONSIDERING THE POSITION HE HOLDS, AND BEING ABLE TO VOICE HIS OPINION TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN VIA THE HIP HOP MASSES) IF A WHITE PERSON WHOULD HAVE DONE IT, CALLED HILLARY A BITCH, THEY WOULDNT BE POINTING AT OBAMA. THEY PROBABLY WOULD HAVE FOUND IT COMICAL.
Just Sayin….zactly ..well said…mind ya manners and ya p’s and q’s…..which by the way stands for pints and quarts…used by irish/scottish/english bar keeps when the drinking crowd got a lil rowdy they would often yell okay every body mind your pints and quarts..obvious drinking measures…which over the years has been shortened to p’s and q’s and means nothing of the sort….just some random knowledge to move the day along and show that we know a lil something… V dueces V
@meleemel wrote, “At the end of the day, Luda one would think is a person who should know better!!! His dumb azz is in the SOUTH”
awwww sh*t, you done done it now LOL: let me move out the way for Its6amHoGetOut to come up in here and to spit on Southern Negroes and Southern Rap
Oh now everyone’s ganging up on luda. He was just saying the same shit that most of the retards including the bossip staff say on here on the regular. I wonder what Barack would have to say about the brainless posts and comments left on this site.
His intentions were good, but he gets a C for effort. I think its important that many of todays artist take an active role in politics, to show their support and help make a difference in the country. However, after the whole Jeremiah Wright thing, he should’ve known better. Please wait until the man gets in office before we start blasting his opponents because he will be the one held most accountable for other people’s actions. It only hurts his campaign. Its just common sense.
Nita:
Did I say to the contrary? No, I did not. Of course Obama has the right to break ties. I personally would if his words might hinder my campaign but Luda has an equal right to express himself and should not censor himself for the sake of a political election.
Obama is getting flack because he recently named Luda as an great artist.
LOL Wyze…. that was cute…thank you for that lesson
I am sure Luda’s intensions were in the best interest of Obama…he was showing him some support; but ironically it was opposite of that!
You have to understand that these people are looking for even specks of dust to put on Obama since they can’t find any dirt! so you have to be careful in what you do and say…
Obviously Obama doesn’t have to do anything for them to get at him… his supporters are the ones who fuck up…SMH
Why, Luda, WHY?!
@YOU *&%#’S TO LAZY TO MAKE UP ISSHH THEY CRAZY, THEY DONT PAINT PICTURES THEY JUST TRACE ME(sxyQblondie)
anyone typing in ALL CAPS is automatically an idiot.
I read your post…. and it is confirmed. you are an idiot.
Learn the rules before you comment on the game. Polls are too close for undisciplined retards to monkey it up.
there is no certain way to capsulize the black experience..cnn couldn’t do it in two days…roots could not do it in two weeks bet has never been able to do it…we are too vast and great to section off into compact lil descriptions and every time someone tries to define us we refine and redefine….then do it again…..rinse..repeat…so no…bossip doesn’t even come close to reppin the people…they rep the kind of people that Bossip are and that’s all…makes sense doesn’t it?
Man yall are a bunch of hypocritical people. Whatever Luda said, y’all were all yelling the same thing. Read the Hillary or McCain posts. Ludacris is not a politician, he’s a rapper and can say whatever the heck he wants. Plenty of people were defending Lil Wayne (not all of you, but some posters who are now saying how messed up Luda is did agree) when he talked rowdy about Jesse. So what’s the damn difference. I agree with whoever said Barack did not have to comment. That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. That’s what you get when you want rappers to be our leaders. The don’t know much just speak from feelings, and that’s their right. We did not elect them and should not hold them accountable for the personal viewpoints. Now I could see if Obama had this song as his anthem at his rally’s but he doesn’t. So stop buying into the propoganda people. Damn.
The very notion that we are discussing this is ridiculous. Saturday Night Live does “political skits” repeatedly and I’ve never heard one politician questioned about it.
All of the “political pundits” out there and they don’t have to “denounce” any of it. What media oultet “reported” this as a “news story?”
@ Jul 31, 2008 - 9:18 am
Just Sayin
(Check me out!)
Hi. I clicked on your ‘check me out’ to score your post with a 5, but it won’t let me. Is anyone else having this problem?
@jjj-
Yeah, the supporters have not been helpful to ANY of the candidates during this process. Everyone is coming out “speaking their minds” and getting their candidate in trouble.
Can they PLLLLEEEESSSSEEEE
NIKKI,
I’m here as you correctly predicted, and when I heard this last night, I was shocked at my boo-boo Luda. I wish he had been more tactful in his verses. He does have the right to say what he wants to say, and Obama has the right not to co-sign.
Luda can ALWAYS still get it though…
Hi sxyQblondie!!
@Just Sayin
Believe me when I tell you that we are in public, the whole world is lookin to us to slay da dragon. They know our history and our struggle even if they don’t want to acknowledge it.
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PREACH! Have me nodding and fanning at my desk this morning!!! SPEAK ON!
@Lou in the Chi wrote, “Man yall are a bunch of hypocritical people. Whatever Luda said, y’all were all yelling the same thing. Read the Hillary or McCain posts. Ludacris is not a politician, he’s a rapper and can say whatever the heck he wants. Plenty of people were defending Lil Wayne (not all of you, but some posters who are now saying how messed up Luda is did agree) when he talked rowdy about Jesse. So what’s the damn difference.”
Hi, Lou. The difference is that:
a) Jesse was a hypocrite who talked b.s. about burying the n-word, and extorting good money out of people for uttering the word — then turning around and using it against Barack when he thought no one was listening (while stupid *ss Julian Bonds just nodded his head);
b) Jesse did not big up Weezy by claiming that Weezy was on his iPod.
c) Weezy wasn’t attempting to big-up Jesse and boost Jesse up; Weezy was condemning Jesse.
Meanwhile,
a) Obama is trying to run a ‘different’ campaign, and called out blacks as well as whites in his famous speech on race this past spring,
b) Obama big upped Luda (among a couple others) by saying Luda was on his iPod and that he liked Luda’s music
c) Luda was trying to prop Obama up, street style. Obama is not trying to be president of the Streets, though, and if he were, he’d end up just like Dave Chappelle’s Wall-Street-to-Bum-on-the-Street character in that infamous ‘when keeping it real goes wrong’ sketch.
Luda should have handled the song differently. This is a learning experience. That’s all.
@SHARPTONS PERM…WOWWWWW
AND HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THE BULL ISH EARLY IN THE A.M…….
AS THIS IS A BLOG, AND EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION, AND FREE TO STATE SUCH. JUST AS I HAVE DONE, AND INTEND TO CONTINUE DOING. WHAT HUMORS ME IN YOUR RESPONSE TO MY COMMENT IS THE FACT THAT YOU DID NOT COME AT ME “INTELLIGENTLY” WITH ANY POINTS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM OF NOT AGREEING WITH ME. NO. YOU CHOSE NAME CALLING AND ADDRESSING THE FACT THAT I TYPE IN CAPS. HMMMMMMMM. ASSUMING THAT IT IS OBVIOUS THAT YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY TO SUPPORT AN ARGUMENT THAT YOU OBVIOUSLY DO NOT HAVE, THEN THERE IS NO NEED FOR ME TO GO BACK AND FORTH WITH YOU. CALL ME THE IDIOT, BUT YOU LACK ANYTHING WITTY TO SAY YOURSELF THERE BUDDY. HA HAA, SHARPTONS PERM HUH? I DIGRESS.
@ SxyQ
They need to roast him. He isn’t on his A-game right now. He should have known better. You ain’t give him none this week? He got some of that ABM/ AGNIAM Syndrome happening. Maybe he needs some quality time with you. I am out of the count this week.
this is what you call a Good Deed, Gone Wrong… Im sure Luda meant well, but sometimes we should Think EXTRA HARD before we speak!!!
Politics is all about public relations, and Luda knows full well the power of PR. SHoot, have you ever seen him do a “Stay in school” Public Service Announcement? It would hurt his image, would he ever come out and say Hip Hop is unfair to women and gays, it would hurt his stature as a hip-hop artist.
With that being said he knew exactly what he was doing, a J. Wright move. Please black celebrities, if you’re checking this blog, don’t represent for Obama unless you plan to say something intelligent and do it articulately…(Beyowulf, Weezy, MJB, Flava Flav et al.)