Obama: “Kanye’s Talented, but He’s a Jackass”

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President Barack Obama holds a special place in his heart for Kanye West’s hometown of Chicago, but he doesn’t hold the rapper in such high esteem. After the Taylor Swift VMA fiasco Obama called Kanye a “jackass,” and it seems his feelings haven’t wavered much in three years.

During a brief interview with David Samuels of The Atlantic Obama was asked which rapper he prefers more, Kanye or Jay-Z?

He responded by saying, “Jay-Z. Although I like Kanye. He’s a Chicago guy. Smart. He’s very talented.”

When Samuels asked him about calling Kanye a jackass, he didn’t shy away from his feelings.

“He is a jacka$$. But he’s talented.”

Source: ThisIs50.com

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  • 6 Responses to “Obama: “Kanye’s Talented, but He’s a Jackass””

    1. John Walter Greer on Facebook
      4-12-2012

      That’s a pretty bad way to start a conversation lol

    2. Anthony Butts on Facebook
      4-12-2012

      Obama just got some cool points in my book

    3. Charity Lloyd on Facebook
      4-12-2012

      Love Obama! If the shoe fits

    4. QuickRick
      4-13-2012

      Damn i like Kanye. But Obama has some point. Ye sometimes act like jackass.

    5. Indo
      4-14-2012

      LOL he is right…Kanye is very talented but he is also a Jackass and everybody knows that…even Kanye knows he’s a jackass/asshole but we love him as an artist.

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