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Jay-Z In Praise Of President Barack Obama

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Rapper Jay-Z, takes great interest in politics but had claimed he does not want to become a part of it. He supported Barack Obama during his successful presidential campaign. Jay-Z's support did not end with the campaign. Till now he holds great respect for the Barack Obama and praises him.

Answering all the criticism against Barack Obama, Jay-Z says, “I think people who criticize him are not taking into account where the country was when he took office.
It was like the worst economy ever, two world wars going on. We were in the worst state we have ever been. That job was going to be difficult for anybody."

Jay-Z has admitted that President Barack Obama, inspires him to taken on politics. Barack Obama's contribution to US politics is immense and thus, Jay-Z want to work with him and has plans to get involved into politics soon.

Story first published: Friday, November 12, 2010, 9:38 [IST]