Jay-Z wants Obama to win for right reasons

Rap superstar Jay-Z has urged his fellow American citizens to think carefully before voting in the November presidential elections, because Barack Obama shouldn't be chosen just because he's black.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2008 - 14:55

Rap superstar Jay-Z has urged his fellow American citizens to think carefully before voting in the November presidential elections, because Barack Obama shouldn't be chosen just because he's black.

The forthcoming US vote will make history if Illinois senator Obama wins and becomes the country's first African-American leader.

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Courts Heathrow Place: America Place: Brooklyn, New York Person: Jay-Z Person: Obama Person: Barack Obama Event: November presidential elections Organisation: Democrat

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