Why More Politicians Should Dig Hip Hop by Ayofemi Kirby

Earlier this year, Jay-Z told a British interviewer that once, when he called President Obama during his daily workout, “The Blueprint” was playing in the background. He continued to share that the President “loves Hip Hop,” and that he had been invited to the White House as a guest numerous times.

This wasn’t the first time I’d read about President Obama liking or listening to Hip Hop and not the first time I heard about Jay-Z being on a regular on the Presidential iPod rotation. But every time statements about President Obama’s musical tastes make the news, especially his affinity for Hip Hop, I can’t help but to appreciate our President a little more – not only because we enjoy the same music, but because he’s not afraid to admit it.

In fact, I think more politicians should listen to Hip Hop and if they already do, they shouldn’t be afraid to say it out loud. I’m actually convinced that if we had more Hip Hop touting politicians, our world would be a much better place, and here’s why…