Barack Obama Namechecks Lil Wayne in Political Speech

Contributed By: The Messiah Created On: Thursday, 10 July 2008 Hits: 172 Lil Wayne Democratic hopeful its candidate namechecked US rapper Lil' Wayne during a town hall meeting in Georgia yesterday (July 9). Barack Obama was addressing a crowd of youngsters in Powder Springs about the importance of staying in school. Talking about dropping out of school to pursue a music or basketball career, Obama said: "You are probably not that good a rapper. Maybe you are the next Lil Wayne, but probably not, in which case you need to stay in school." Obama gave reference to the rapper, who is currently number one on the US Album chart, triggered a standing ovation amongst the audience. The former Illinois senator, who will run against Republican John McCain in the presidential race this November, has already drawn support from a number of musicians. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: English Footballers Banned from Lil' Wayne and Akon Party (01-12-2008) Refunds Available for Lil Wayne's Re-Scheduled Date Rochester (28-11-2008) Lil Wayne Added New Dates to 'Tha Carter III' Tour (24-11-2008) Lil Wayne Maps US Tour in Supporting 'Tha Carter III' (21-11-2008) Lil Wayne Joins Kid Rock on Stage at The CMAs (13-11-2008) Prev Story: The Black Ghosts Announce North American Tour Dates Next Story: Roger Daltrey: 'The Who May Never Release Album Anymore'

 

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