Politics: Obama Distances Himself From Luda; Can Detroit Afford Not To Keep Kilpatrick?

July 31st, 2008

Obama distances himself from Luda.

Ludacris

Barack Obama has distanced himself from a new Ludacris track which supports the Presidential hopeful. In the song called Politics (Obama Is Here) the rapper is critical of Sens. Hilary Clinton and John McCain while calling current president George Bush ‘mentally handicapped.’ The chorus of the song goes “The world is ready for change cos Obama is here,” but even that wasn’t enough to win over the Democrat. In a statement released by his team said: “This song is not only outrageously offensive to Senator Clinton, Reverend (Jesse) 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.”

Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick’s troubled son could affect a tight race for her seat. In a city like Detroit, which is facing record unemployment rates, rapid home foreclosures and decreased city services, the last thing Motor City voters should consider is sending a rookie to Washington to watch their backs. But as the race for Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick’s seat heats up, it’s becoming clear that her troubled son, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, has opened the door for the longtime congresswoman’s rivals to overtake her in the race to Capitol Hill.

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Daphne Said on

Even if Obama wanted to he could not support the song. Luda your help is needed but in a different way not like that. We need Obama for President and this is the very thing that could STOP him. PLEASE rappers your help is welcomed but don’t use disrespectful lyrics to make your statements. You have a right to your opinion just don’t put Obama in it. I’m sure even if he can’t thank you he appreciates the gesture. LUDA YOU AINT NOTHING NICE YOU GO BOY LOL you said what a lot of us feel.



Joe Said on

This is an ego trip by Ludacris. It has nothing to do with Sen. Obama or anyone else. The GOP idiots have nothing good to say about themselves, nor any plans to propose, so they go negative on Se. Obama.
Ludaucris shows that the GOP doesn’t have a monopoly on idiots.



b Said on

Have yall stopped doing your job since Obama’s run has started? Then why should Luda. OBAMA SHOULD HAVE NEVER STARTED APOLOGIZING IN THE FIRST PLACE! Now he has to apologize for any and everything. This is Obama’s own fault! When you tuck your tale the first time, you might as well keep it there. He should have never apologized for Rev. Wright! Man, I like a good conspiracy theory myself, but republicans paid Luda to make the song? You n!@@@’s is crazy. I like Obama, but men aren’t suppose to tuck their tale when the truth is being told. Yall should be mad at Obama, not Luda. Yall attack Luda for making uplifting truthful music. But how many of yall probably bought your kids “superman that hoe”



t Said on

Have yall stopped doing your job since Obama’s run has started? Then why should Luda. OBAMA SHOULD HAVE NEVER STARTED APOLOGIZING IN THE FIRST PLACE! Now he has to apologize for any and everything. This is Obama’s own fault! When you tuck your tale the first time, you might as well keep it there. He should have never apologized for Rev. Wright! Man, I like a good conspiracy theory myself, but republicans paid Luda to make the song? You n!@@@’s is crazy. I like Obama, but men aren’t suppose to tuck their tale when the truth is being told. Yall should be mad at Obama, not Luda. Yall attack Luda for making uplifting truthful music. But how many of yall probably bought your kids “superman that hoe”



nadia Said on

Thank you Mita!!! And who are you again?



D.Alexander Said on

LUDACRIS – Why do we as Black people continue to stoop so low as always put our foot into our mouths? What happened to positive words to encourage, edify and uplift others? STOP showing how ignorant and stupid you are Ludacris? You owe Obama, Hilary and McCain an apology!!!

REP. Kilpatrick’s Son – What does her son have to do with her campaign? Why should that reflect on her?



Jay Said on

First, i’d like to say to Luda. Keep doing you. All these negative opinions of the people on here are wack. This song has nothing to do with helping or hurting Obama’s chances of getting into office. I’m still voting for him. Secondly, Luda isn’t the Devil, but Politics are. McCain, Clinton , and the media will do anything to cast a negative light on Obama’s campaine. Even if it means taking a song written by someone not in politics to discredit him.
Obama wouldn’t back it up, even if he agreed because of what he’s trying to do. And that’s become the 1st Black President. So, if you thinks that this song hurts Obama, then you must be Republican.



Mel Said on

I’m responding to a couple of comments on here. One of them is from someone who mentioned how “..white people don’t distance themselves from other white people…” I, ofcourse, don’t know all ‘white people’ but from what I’ve seen/heard in “real life” and in the media… some whites WILL distance themselves from other whites for various reasons. Race is deffinitely a reason. Let’s be honest, white people can not get away with racism as well as other ethnicities. They’re were plenty of people “distancing” themselves from Michael Richards after he made his insane comment, as well as using the “N” word during his standup. etc.
The other comment was from someone who said “whites can say whatever they want and blacks can’t…” or something to that effect. That simply isn’t true. Not only do they have to distance themselves from other racist whites (I’m basing this opinion from my Own experiences) but they have to be CAREFUL with what they say. What white person can get away with saying whatever they want?? What crack head believes this sh!#?? I’m a multi-ethnic woman (filipino, native american, european) and even I have to be careful. Again this is based on my Personal experiences, but unless I’m black, I can’t ever say whatever pops into my mind. I have to be VERY careful, if I don’t want to get fired, or get my @$$ beat. I have these coworkers and they happen to be black, and they get away with saying the most hateful stuff.. “I hate white people” “Which *side* are you on… white or black??” and it’s uncomfortable to say the least. And it’s not like I go around saying prejudiced things…. I don’t agree or disagree with them because I wouldn’t get away with it. I’d get fired. They, on other other hand, say the same sh!# every day and the boss doesn’t say Boo… I, ofcourse, have to be neutral. I don’t expect Anyone to understand what I’ve experienced, but I experienced these things none the less.



dope boi Said on

Y’all funny,u know what,the truth hurts.If u hurt by what luda said,lick up ya spit.Obama,been tellin’ y’all the truth too.Get up and stand up united,4 together ‘yes we can’.Which ever way it’s all but the truth,and,the truth will set y’all free.
If anything,don’t hate the players,hate the game.
Let’s help put Obama in dah house y’all,one country,one people,one love,one peace.Holla!!!



Kevin Said on

I appreciate Luda trying to make a contribution for change but I feel it is not the appropriate time to wave a victory flag or even make a respectable approach in a very critical time for us as a race of people. We are trying to get whats ours thru a Godsend by the name of Obama. Its been a long time coming for us so lets not perpetuate the stereotypes of the ignorants and racists. Lets rise above waddling in the garbage with “them” and lets focus on the big picture.

I am even more proud of Barack for taking the high road and not to get caught up in the hype of things because this affects him even greater in representing “us” in the white house, a chance for ignorant white america to see that we can do more than rap, play sports, and steal… Do your thing, Bruh!!



Elijah Said on

With comments like that, is why the other races call Blacks Dum that was a BAD rap buy one BLACK man he should put his self in a hole and never come out.



Juanita Said on

That’s all I have been hearing from white folks for the pass two day Luda. I don’t understand. Obama don’t need you help. You guys are hurting him. Wait until he’s president. You know every time a black celebrity say something white folks is going t believe it. I am still hearing Chris Rock said we are not ready for a black president from white folks!!! White folks don’t want Obama to be black. He has to reject and denounce always every black person. They want to white wash him. Come Luda. You could have waited or made the song without using Obama. You know how Fix Noise is. Double standard and then you put curse words and dissed Hillary when Obama is trying to get her supporters to vote for him. Your timing is off, man.



Juanita Said on

That’s all I have been hearing from white folks for the pass two day Luda. I don’t understand. Obama don’t need your help. You guys are hurting him. Wait until he’s president. You know every time a black celebrity say something white folks is going to believe it. Don’t get me wrong I like the song. I am still hearing Chris Rock said we are not ready for a black president from white folks!!! White folks don’t want Obama to be black or want a black president. He has to reject and denounce almost every black person. They want to white wash him. Come on Luda. I love your music butyYou could have waited or made the song without using Obama. You know how Fix Noise is. Double standard and then you put curse words and dissed Hillary when Obama is trying to get her supporters to vote for him. Your timing is off, man.



Keyona Said on

Well freedom of speech is in the constitution. But where trying to unify the races not divide and conquer. Although racism is still alive they just be concealing it. Like my man Kanye West say. All I can say is that everyone needs to Repent and trust God and if it is Obama’s turn in the whitehouse nobody can stop that. Cause on or money it says In God we trust and I trust in Jesus…….



www.whiteworkingclassvoters.com Said on

Ok maybe Luda, Jesse, etc. didn’t get the memo…….
Here are the rules black people as it relates to this campaign. We are being watched no matter who it is…even if you are the average joe, you can easily get lumped as an obama surrogate…

Rule #1 Shut the F-up. Keep your comments to yourself. Keep your freestyles to yourself. In other words shut the F-up. Not hard to do is it?

Rule #2 Shut the F-up and vote. Get every dam body in your family and on your block out to the polls. Take the day off, drive people to the polls and freestyle that way.

See simple two rules, easy to follow…..



Chivonn Said on

Ok Hillary was talking about Obama!, not to defend Hillary but she had to do what she had to do to TRY and win, BUT look at her ass now for talking that **~@ about him!!!. That don’t mean luda should star talking **~@ he ani’t siiting at the table with them. I see what luda was trying to do but his concept was all wrong. How is that helping Obama???. Everyone talking negative is going ruin it for Obama. Let the man get in office first and what every you want to say about these people say it where it can help them not, not cuz that’s how you feel,get out there and vote and help try to make thing better is your actions to how you feel!!!



tee Said on

Hey all of us know what they I mean Luda come on get over it We as the black people have to stop. The people that are not going to vote for Obama we can not change their minds they are pitaful cause for real if we get Mccain I have no idea what or where this Nation will end up. Some things you can just say whatever this one leave it alone. We need to stick together with Obama or we will be in trouble



adrian kelley Said on

Luda ? How could you . But you know



regina Said on

Luda just didn’t really think, bottom line. He should pay attention to the fact that Obama is going out his way to stay away from a smear campaign. No one is going to get him out there like that. I don’t think Luda actually believed this would get Obama’s support as much as he was just practicing his right to free speech. He has a right to his own opinion however he expresses it.I just think he should have left Obama out of it. Not to be demeaning to you Jay, but your comments suggest that you aren’t so bright. I’m not saying that you are unintelligent, but you just don’t come off as being that well rounded. I’m going to vote based on my feelings towards my chosen candidate based on my views and values, but that has nothing to do with the fact that people can be swayed and brainwashed to believe things the way someone else wants them to be. The last four years proved that. I believe that GWB’s first term was a result of some funny business. But his second term was all about dumbA$$ Americans of all races, creeds, backrounds, and cultures allowing themselves to be turned against John Kerry bucause too much about him wasn’t ‘Politically Correct’ enough for them. Very small simple issues such as him (Kerry) saying he supports a woman deciding for themselves whats right for their body. Because he didn’t say that same sex marriage was a disgrace and an abomination. He said he didn’t support abortions or same sex marriages but at the same time people have to be allowed to make their own decisions about their lives. Then Bush came along with his gay hatred and appealing to the holy rollers and poisoned the minds of Americans. Never mind all the positive things that could have resulted from Kerry being elected, he’s wrong for America because he believes in the one principle this country supposedly thrives on. FREEDOM OVER YOUR OWN LIFE!! So the wrong words can be twisted and turned to benifit the wrong people when someone isn’t careful. That’s just how it is. Luda should have thought this over a bit. But I will always be a Ludacris fan. AND I MOST DEFINITELY Support Barack Obama.



erik Said on

Hey luda keep up the good work….FTW !!!!! I hope all U hater get it ….