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The connection between hip-hop and politics has gotten significant media attention as a result of the election of President Obama, but the two have always been linked. With Wyclef who tried to put his bid in for the Haitian presidency and Rhymefest running for City Counsel in Chicago, TAP wanted to play around with the question: “if hip-hoppers ran the country, who would they be?” For fun, TAP, along with hip-hop journalist and professor Davey D and Lester Spence, an assistant professor and author of the upcoming book, Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Politics, came up with a list of artists who we believe to have particular qualities that would complement an executive position. Would these candidates get your vote? Diddy Social Secretary If there’s one thing Sean “Diddy” Combs knows how to do it’s host the most lavish and exclusive parties on this planet. From NYC to the Hamptons, to Atlantic City, to Atlanta, to Saint Tropez, and with a guest list that includes big names such as Ashton Kutcher, Russell Simmons and Martha Stewart—just to name a few—Diddy spares no expense at having a good time. That’s why we he gets our vote for social secretary. There’ll never be a dull moment in the White House thanks to Mr. Combs. SEE FULL STORY ! http://atlantapost.com/2010/11/11/if-hip-h...
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 2:34PM
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50 Cent
Chief of Staff
We’d like to think that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson would be the Rahm Emanuel of the White House. Like Emanuel during his days in the Clinton Administration, 50 has a ‘take no prisoners’ style. His moves outside of the music industry, i.e. his G-Unit Clothing Company, collaboration with Glaceau to create the vitamin water drink, Formula 50; his acting career, and authoring his autobiography From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens, and The 50th Law with Robert Greene, 50 demonstrates that he has a strategic mindset that would be an asset to the executive team.
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 4:32PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Will.I.Am
Communications Director
It was two years ago that Will.I.Am released the wildly popular video ‘Yes We Can’ on YouTube, a song inspired by then-presidential candidate Obama’s speech ‘yes we can.’ Will.I.Am told Black Enterprise in 2008 that he is socially conscious about the things that occur in society, and understood that people were scarred about the direction of the country. Will.I.Am is skilled in conveying the messages of the public through music and video, thus making him a great fit for the role of Communications Director.
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 4:32PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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KRS-One
Senator
KRS-One would be fitting for the a position in the Senate because he is not afraid of speaking his mind, whether it be against black-on-black violence or police brutality. It’s a perfect fit since senators do a lot of talking and meeting with people, and KRS-One is no stranger to this type of work. As the founder of the Temple of Hip Hop, a ministry, archive, school and society, KRS-One has spoken in front of the United Nations and successfully got the organization to acknowledge hip-hop as a culture.
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 4:33PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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They listed Kanye West for PRESIDENT??? Hold up Atlanta Post, I'm going to let you finish, but Obama is one of the greatest U.S. presidents OF ALL TIME!!! LOL!!!
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 4:38PM
Siebra Muhammad
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Hmmm...I wonder where would Lil Wayne fit in...
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 4:39PM
Siebra Muhammad
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MC Lyte
Supreme Court Justice
Of course, MC Lyte is been a pioneer in music, as she has established a solid ground as a female rapper in a male dominated industry. Outside of music, MC Lyte travels across the nation to motivate young people and show young women that they can be empowered without degrading themselves s*xually. Also, she is active in various social projects, such as anti-violence campaigns, Rock the Vote, and contributing her time to several non-profit organizations.
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 6:14PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Cause she's Lyte the MC and she's Lyte as a rock!!!
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 6:16PM
Siebra Muhammad
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who would you have in office ??
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 10:06PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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ili Wayne in charge of prop 19 in California !
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 10:12PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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does anyone know who the ''hint'' dj is in the pic ?
Monday, November 15th 2010 at 10:13PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Not quite...please help...
Tuesday, November 16th 2010 at 8:28PM
Siebra Muhammad
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kid capri nyc hot dj !
Tuesday, November 16th 2010 at 8:48PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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