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Barack Obama Name Checks Lil Wayne In Political Speech

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Barack Obama Name Checks Lil Wayne In Political Speech
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Democratic hopeful Barack Obama name checked US rapper Lil' Wayne during a town hall meeting in Georgia yesterday (July 9th).

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's 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.

You can see just who has endorsed Obama in our gallery HERE.

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  • u look so sexy lil wayne even when u dont have on no clothes i will live with u my whole life u just dont know holla back at me love ya always and forever.........

    ~ by jasmine 1/30/2009

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  • what speech is this from.

    ~ by roro 3/25/2009

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  • Great Example. How about the fact that Lil Wayne has been arrested for drugs and has confirmed constantly doing drugs his whole life? Great Example for kids!

    ~ by Duh Obama 10/25/2009

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