Alicia Keys Sports Obama, Kanye to Rap for Him + More
According to our sources, Barack Obama is leading John McCain in the polls by nine percent. While we wouldn't presume to know the intricacies behind the Illinois senator's lead, we can account for a recent increase in activity on his behalf in the wonderful world of music. From Kanye West to Melissa Etheridge, artists have been touting Obama's campaign and, as in the case of Alicia Keys, even wearing him. The latest ...- This year, those attending the Democratic Convention will be treated to performances from Kanye West, Wyclef Jean and N.E.R.D. -- a far more youth-oriented lineup than 2004's bill that included Patti LaBelle, John Mellencamp and Carole King, among others.
- Melissa Etheridge, who joined the "Vote for Change" initiative last spring, recently told Rolling Stone of backing Barack Obama, "[It is] with trepidation and great hope [that] I throw him my support. You have to believe not just in the man but in human spirit."
- Alicia Keys rocked a Barack T-shirt during a London benefit to raise money for the Keep a Child Alive foundation, which helps to combat AIDS in Africa.
- In Powder Springs, Georgia, Obama named-checked Lil Wayne during a stay-in-school speech. "You are probably not that good a rapper," he said. "Maybe you are the next Lil' Wayne, but probably not, in which case you need to stay in school."
- Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello recently offered his support of Barack Obama saying, "If America elects a black president it will be a different country ... a step definitely in the right direction."
Posted by Kim Davis on Jul 29th 2008 8:00PM
Filed under: Campaignwatch
Reader Comments(1 of 3)
sblue785at 7-31-2008
We should elect the most qualified person,lets look at the facts. Obama has limited experiance in foreign and domestic policys we are facing military and domestic issues that McCain has a much better knowlege of.
we can,t take a chance on a novice at this time,I would say in 2013 we may be ready for Obama
ridergreen1at 7-31-2008
How is McCain more qualified in foriegn affairs? The candidate we choose will be the face of our country. And lets just say the republicans aren't too popular in many corners of the planet. Starting right here at home.
amandamurdaughat 7-31-2008
How does 5 years in a POW camp over 40 years ago qualify McCain as more knowledgeable of foreign affairs? It doesn't. He's an idiot.
miksidat 7-31-2008
If Obama is elected, he will raise taxes and nobody will have enough money to by these artist's music. Then see who they support.
oscarat 8-25-2008
i think u r a retarded
morgcrawat 9-05-2008
Guess you are one of the ones who make more than 250K annually which in that case you can still afford to purchase the music.
Please - check your facts :-) http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/taxes.asp
melmjoat 7-31-2008
Here is a shocking article!! Celebrities are voting for Obama....gee!! That's a good reason to vote for McCain. Does anyone really listen to these people and vote for someone because some self-obsessed singer suports them? Really???
Whiteat 7-31-2008
Of cource the blacks want that racist Obama , i could have told you all of the Liberal whites on your list too.
Typical media darling Obama story
KALINAat 7-31-2008
Hey at least Obama is out there instead of crying, and whining about publicity like McCain. We need a president who is going to change the situation we are in I am not for either, but we all need to stay open minded
WELCOME CAMPERSat 7-31-2008
Gee let me see here, rappers, r&b singers, rock singers, Hollywood actors support the annointed one Obama.Tell me it isn't so..Like another person said, all the more reason to vote for the other guy. Do we honestly care who Jay Z or Bruce Springsteen is supporting. If you do,then you are a looser with a capital L.
krickettat 7-31-2008
Tell me why Boy George is endorsing Obama, he's not even an American citizen!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amie-liciousat 8-04-2008
That's the dumbest thing I've ever seen. Read up - you can't be in the race if your not an American citizen. Dur-de-durrrr!!!
Just because he doesn't look like your brand of American doesn't mean he's not.
BOO!
rickyat 7-31-2008
white, did you finish the 5th grade. you can't even spell. but, i bet you can shoot a deer with your bow and arrow.
jdsmyheroat 7-31-2008
Wow...who's in 5th grade??? I'd rather not be able to spell than be as immature as you!
trezureboxxat 7-31-2008
IN OBSERVING THIS RACE FOR PRESIDENCY, I AM FLOORED BY THE LACK OF FOCUS JOHN McCAIN AND HIS CAMP LACK. THEIR MAIN FOCUS IS NOT AMERICAN BUT SENATOR BARACK OBAMA.
WHY MIGHT THAT BE? BECAUSE HE IS THE OBVIOUS CHOICE AND THE ONLY QUALIFIED NOMINEE. BEING A P.O.W. DOES N-O-T MAKE YOU PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL.
EVERY WAKING MOMENT OF McCAIN IS CONCENTRATED ON SENATOR OBAMA. ALL OF HIS MONEY FROM HIS CAMPAIGN IS FOCUSSED AT BARACK OBAMA!!! I FIND THIS A SIREN OF SORTS SHOUTING "BARACK FOR PRESIDENT".
I HEARD YOU LOUD AND CLEAR McCAIN, GOT THE MESSAGE THAT YOU ARE SCARED TO DEATH OF THIS MAN AND YOU YOURSELF KNOW HE IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
BTW, McCAIN, YOU MIGHT WANT TO FOCUS A LITTLE ON THE ACTUAL ELECTION FOR A LITTLE WHILE. IF YOU CAN. WE KNOW YOU LACK UNDERSTANDING IN POLITICS AND YOUR MEMORY FAILS YOU OFTEN. SPEND MONEY ON MORE BRIEFINGS AND LESS ON NEGATIVE ATTACKS. IT IS SO UNBECOMING!!!
McCAIN PRESENTS HIMSELF AS A CHILDISH LOSER. HE IS RUNNING AN EXTREMELY IMMATURE CAMPAIGN.
addamsfamilyat 7-31-2008
Go figure that so many celebrities are Democratic, they are going to choose a party that represents the rich and the poor, none of them are worried about everyday, working, middle class families! I wonder if there is at least ONE black celebrity that supports McCain (or even just the Republican party, I will bet NOT!! Just goes to show they only care about their own, and expect everyone else to do the same!
georgeat 7-31-2008
Don't white people only care about their own. Another stupid white comment!! Just plain ignorant!!
Sylviaat 7-31-2008
No wonder the McCain campaign calls him a rock star. If the kids vote, it is all over.
My first presidential vote was for John Kennedy, and I was as jazzed as the young people are today. I guess we will have to wait to see if they will vote or get sidetracked by some other fad.
John wasn't too bad, but he did have experience in running the government. After all, his dad was a boot-legger.
artsycrowdat 7-31-2008
Will someone give that McCain guy a laxative. And the way he grits his teeth when speaking he might need some other kind of medication.
ridergreen1at 7-31-2008
In case you hadn't noticed, because of the last seven and a half years a lot of people can't afford their homes let alone music. The republicans have driven the economy straight into the ground.