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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 8/27/2008
Hey, Hip-Hoppers: It's Not Over Yet
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Spike Lee said that rappers should feel free to mince their too-hot words at such a crucial time in American politics.

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NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias:  Spike Lee Sees Rappers as Obama Campaign Asset

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Spike Lee Sees Rappers as Obama Campaign Asset
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... Film producer Spike Lee believes Barack Obama has a secret weapon that will be a big asset to his campaign: rappers.  Yes, in Spike Lee's opinion hip-hop music will be a key element in getting Obama elected. Lee expounded upon the importance of hip-hoppers in this election in the New York Times The Caucus: ...

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