Kerry: 'I'm Fascinated by Rap and Hip-Hop'

NewsMax.com ^ | March 30, 2004 | Carl Limbacher

[Carl/NewsMax]

Likely Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry claimed Tuesday night that he's a big fan of rap and hip-hop music.

The straight-laced Beacon Hill blue-blood who married into the $700 million Heinz ketchup fortune told MTV, "I'm fascinated by rap and by hip-hop. I think that there's a lot of poetry in it. There's a lot of anger - a lot of social energy in it."

Kerry said America's leaders disregard rap music at their peril, telling MTV, "I think you better listen to it pretty carefully because it's important."

Asked about some of the more outrageous lyrics in today's rap songs, Kerry replied, "Do I think some lyrics in some songs have stepped over what I consider to be a reasonable line? Yeah, I do."

He then explained, "I think when you start, you know, talking about killing cops or something like that, it bothers me."

Still, Kerry defended the gangsta rap genre, telling MTV, "I'm still listening because I know that it's a reflection of the street and it's a reflection of life. And I understand all that."

[Fishface]

John Kerry: The Real Slim Shady.

[Conservomax]

Kerry especially likes it when they rap about their money.

"It speaks to me."

[SquirrelKing]

Yo, Yo, Yo, my homies! Wassuuuup! Senator K in da hous...wait. Wrong costume.

[FeliciaCat]

"Still, Kerry defended the gangsta rap genre, telling MTV, "I'm still listening because I know that it's a reflection of the street and it's a reflection of life. And I understand all that."


Yo, homie - you down wit dat? That is PHAT!

[Jaded]

Heck, Michael, Kerry is probably fascinated by water swirling down the toilet too. He's such a first class loser. It's very sad that that is the best the dark side has to offer. There's not even the illusion of integrity.

[Blue Scourge]

That DJ in your second pic looks like someone I would slap if I ever saw in the street on principle alone....j/k...although he does look like a fool, perfect running mate for Kerry.

[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

it's a reflection of the street and it's a reflection of life. And I understand all that.

pathetic.

[Tribune7]

ping LOL

[Tribune7]

ping LOL

[cyborg]

Wow hehehehehe maybe you can go to AirSickBag America today as a guest.

[Sister_T]

Yeah, right! He's about as "fascinated" with rap and hip-hop as he is "fascinated" with being poor!

[U S Army EOD]

Well what mentality did you think he recruited his Vietnam Veterans Against the War buddies from?

[jwalsh07]

What the folks are doing on the other side of the tracks, is always fascinating to you, isn't it, John? It is a veritable modern antropological study, isn't it John? It probably deserves government funding to make sure it is all preserved, isn't it John?

Ouch.

[Polyxene]

But what I want to know -- does the ketchup man wear boxers or briefs while he is enjoying his rap?? Did anyone ask him that??

[Natural Law]

I can just picture him in an over-sized FUBU jersey, baseball cap on backwards, baggy sagging jeans, clutching a microphone in one hand and his junk in the other.......

[Natural Law]

I can just picture him in an over-sized FUBU jersey, baseball cap on backwards, baggy sagging jeans, clutching a microphone in one hand and his junk in the other.......

[4mycountry]

ROTFLOL

[InterceptPoint]

he's a big fan of rap and hip-hop music

OK, but can he play the Sax?

[Paulie]

I've noticed a couple of times that Kerry quotes include the Hillaryesque 'you know' in there. Another subtle indication that the Beast is still calling the shots.

[StrictTime]

LOL! Awesome! Saving and passing along...if you don't mind...