In a candid interview with The Atlantic Magazine, President Barack Obama opened up about his musical taste and hip-hop preferences.
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When the reporter asked President Obama his choice between best friends Jay-Z or Kanye West, President Obama smiled and answered “Jay-Z.”
President Obama didn’t leave Kanye in the dust; he goes on to say:
“I like Kanye. He’s a Chicago guy. Smart. He’s very talented.”
When asked if he still think Kanye’s a “jackass,” President Obama smiled and replied, “He is a jackass…but he’s talented.”
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After making his statement, President Obama light-heartedly winked at the reporter and quickly gets back to taking pictures with his supporters.
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