How hip-hop fell out of love with Obama

Barack Obama was once hailed as America's first hip-hop president. Why have so many rappers now given up on 'B-rock'?Earlier this year, Killer Mike made quite a splash with his latest album, R.A.P. Music. Critics couldn't help but marvel at the unlikely pairing of Mike, with his distinctly southern credentials (and drawl to match), and New York producer EL-P, an underground figure known for his aggressive, frenetic sound. But it was one track in particular, Reagan, that really raised eyebrows. ...

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