Lyrical Obama Endorsements

Barack has been endorsed on wax by several musicians.

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Lyrical Obama Endorsements - Yes he did. Barack Obama pulled out a re-election victory on Tuesday, with extra special help from young voters, Blacks, Latinos and women. But Obama also overwhelmingly won the all-important music star vote. Since he first ascended to the national political scene in 2004, Barack has been endorsed by several prominent musicians — sometimes even on wax. Click through to check out songs that back Barack.  (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

"Heaven" - Nas closed out his sixth album, God's Son, in 2002 with this spiritual prose, asking would you put your life of sin away if you knew for a fact God was watching? Nas questioned a lot more about life on this track, as he was watching his mother die of cancer. It may have just been a little too real to share those visual memories with the world.(Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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Nas, "Black President" - With clips from Obama's victory speech after the 2008 Iowa primary and a hook featuring the rally cry "Yes We Can," this song was a moving highlight from Nas' controversial "Untitled" album. Key lyric: "I think Obama provides hope and challenges minds/Of all races and colors to erase the hate/And try to love one another."(Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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Young Jeezy, "My President" - Young Jeezy perfectly captured the excitement behind Obama's ascent with this triumphant 2008 anthem — and pissed off Bill O'Reilly in the process. Another verse from Nas and a killer 16 from Jay-Z on the remix took this song to the next level. Key lyric: "Obama for mankind / We ready for damn change, so y'all let the man shine"(Photos from left: WENN.com, Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage, Chris McKay/Getty Images)

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Young Jeezy, "My President" - Young Jeezy perfectly captured the excitement behind Obama's ascent with this triumphant 2008 anthem — and pissed off Bill O'Reilly in the process. Another verse from Nas and a killer 16 from Jay-Z on the remix took this song to the next level. Key lyric: "Obama for mankind / We ready for damn change, so y'all let the man shine"(Photos from left: WENN.com, Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage, Chris McKay/Getty Images)

Common, "Changes" - A month after Obama defeated John McCain, Common, an early backer of his fellow Chicagoan, dropped this optimistic celebration. Key lyric: "What is change? Change is Martin Luther King Jr., Ghandi, Shakespeare, Tupac Shakur, Barack Obama." (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

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Common, "Changes" - A month after Obama defeated John McCain, Common, an early backer of his fellow Chicagoan, dropped this optimistic celebration. Key lyric: "What is change? Change is Martin Luther King Jr., Ghandi, Shakespeare, Tupac Shakur, Barack Obama." (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Jadakiss feat. Styles P, Nas and Common, "Why?" (Remix) - When we say early backer, we mean it. Common first endorsed Barack Obama back in 2004, when the president was just a senator, on the remix to Jadakiss' "Why?" Key lyric: "Why is Bush acting like he trying to get Osama?/Why don't we impeach him and elect Obama?"(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Jadakiss feat. Styles P, Nas and Common, "Why?" (Remix) - When we say early backer, we mean it. Common first endorsed Barack Obama back in 2004, when the president was just a senator, on the remix to Jadakiss' "Why?" Key lyric: "Why is Bush acting like he trying to get Osama?/Why don't we impeach him and elect Obama?"(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Jay-Z - For men, there's no breaking through the bond of the bromance, the long-lasting friendship that can stand the test of time. For President Obama, there are a number of famous friends who have been by his side through thick and thin. — Britt Middleton  One of hip hop's most prolific talents and the leader of the free world: it's a match made in bromance heaven. Jay-Z held a number of fundraisers for Obama during his re-election campaign (plus, wife Beyoncé performed at Obama's second inauguration). This week, Hov told a New York radio station that he "has spoken to him on the phone and had texts from Obama." However, it's unlikely that they correspond regularly given that only a select few White House staffers have access to Obama's private number. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

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Jay-Z feat. Mary J. Blige, "You're Welcome" - Hov linked up with Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz for this 2010 cut, which finds him comparing himself to the president. Key lyric: "It's Ms. No More Drama/And Barack Obama/Rhymers, feel honored."(Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed/LANDOV)

Young Jeezy, "We Done It Again" - Young Jeezy attempted to revisit the magic of "My President" with this brand-new song and video, which he leaked on Tuesday to celebrate Barack Obama's re-election. Key lyric: "What does Romney know about my ghetto to say the least?"(Photos from left: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Young Jeezy, "We Done It Again" - Young Jeezy attempted to revisit the magic of "My President" with this brand-new song and video, which he leaked on Tuesday to celebrate Barack Obama's re-election. Key lyric: "What does Romney know about my ghetto to say the least?"(Photos from left: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Mariah Carey, "Bring It Home" - Mariah Carey got caught up in Election Day excitement as well, dropping this song, which she labeled as a tribute to Barack, on Tuesday. Key lyrics: "When you're down and frustrated, let them all keep debating, 'cause we gon' win."(Photos from left: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, FameFlynet)

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Mariah Carey, "Bring It Home" - Mariah Carey got caught up in Election Day excitement as well, dropping this song, which she labeled as a tribute to Barack, on Tuesday. Key lyrics: "When you're down and frustrated, let them all keep debating, 'cause we gon' win."(Photos from left: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, FameFlynet)

The Evolution of Ludacris - Over the past decade few rap stars have reached the all-world success of multi-talented wordsmith Ludacris. From No. 1 albums to starring in blockbuster films (Fast Five, Crash) Luda is a bankable star on various fronts. But the witty MC didn’t get here overnight. It has been a long journey that has seen Luda go from radio disc jockey, to independent artist, to releasing a multi-platinum debut, Back for the First Time in 2000. Today, as Ludacris celebrates his 35th birthday, BET.com looks back at meteoric rise to hip hop super stardom.Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Usher’s New Look Foundation

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Ludacris, "Politics" - Ludacris bigged up Barack Obama on this 2008 leak — but he also dissed Hillary, McCain and Bush so badly that the Obama campaign released a statement renouncing the song. Key lyric: "You can't stop what's 'bout to happen/We 'bout to make history/The first Black president is destined and it's meant to be." (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation)

Political Prowess - Stevie Wonder was an advocate for President Obama's campaign runs in 2008 and 2012. Here the two meet at a celebration of honor for Stevie Wonder.   (Photo: Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

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Stevie Wonder, "Keep Moving Forward" - Stevie Wonder incorporated Barack's campaign slogan ("Forward") into this rallying cry that he released days before the 2012 election. Key lyric: "The common man deserves a chance/Barack's the one who'll take a stand." (Photo: Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

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