December 9th, 2008

Will Barack Obama’s Victory Influence Hip Hop Music?

Common speaking on Barack Obama & Hip Hop:
“I really do believe we as hip-hop artists pick up what’s going on in the world and try to reflect that,” he told CNN, outlining his belief that mainstream as well as so-called “conscious” rappers — the more socially aware — will pick up on what he sees as the more optimistic prospects of an Obama presidency.

“I think hip-hop artists will have no choice but to talk about different things and more positive things, and try to bring a brighter side to that because, even before Barack, I think people had been tired of hearing the same thing,” he said.

Full Story: CNN

Agree or disagree with Common’s statements?

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35 Responses to “Will Barack Obama’s Victory Influence Hip Hop Music?”

  1. Darkness Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    I pray that Common is right.

    First?

  2. this guy Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pm

    u guys need to face facts man..im no racist or nothing like that..but just like bush took orders through a cell..this guy does too..did u know that the guy he takes orders from DOESNT LIKE CHINA AND RUSSIA AND WILL DO ANYTHING TO START A WAR, THEN CHINA AND RUSSIA ARE GONNA BE AN ALLIANCE AND WE’RE GONNA HAVE TO TURN TO EGYPT TO HAVE OUR BACK..do u guys really think this guy control the economy??? he has to do what his boss tells him to do, this guy could only do thing that’ll “help” the ecomnomy, lets see how long it will take him..look it up, im no hater, i just know the facts..prisonplanet.com will lend u a hand..i bet u anything that most of black people voted for this guy just cuz he’s black..HOP ON THE BANDWAGON U SHEEP’S AND LEECHES

  3. Brooklyn Stand Up Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    It already has. ie. Jeezy- black president, Jay-Z “barack obama of Rhymers feel honored”

    myspace.com/onlyonefatigue

  4. this guy Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    oh and fuck maccain..he’s worse lol..id rather VOTE FOR ASSASSINATION!!

  5. Y Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    WHO FUCKIN CARES

  6. BigLou Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    #2,3,4= DUMB, dumber, and dumbest……….go kill yourselves!

  7. FrontTailPenis Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    lol dumb question nigel this nigga is gonna affect movies, everything to do with uncle sam. chris rock had that comedy where he was president. is it comedy still?

  8. county of kings Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    i thought mccain won the election,what the hell is everybody talkin about!

  9. Odin Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    will barack obama influence hip hop music? no.

    but money will.