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November 2, 2010
Jay-Z to Jeezy: 10 Rappers Who Should Run For Political Office
RapFix
by Chris Yuscavage
Why couldn't a rapper with a rap sheet hold office — plenty of other crooks in New York already do.
So today, in honor of Rhymefest's announcement and voting day tomorrow, RapFix came up with 10 other rappers who should consider running for political office. These guys would definitely get our vote if they ever decided to put their names on a ballot.
The Rapper: Jay-Z
The Political Office He Could Hold: Borough President of Brooklyn
His Qualifications: Jay's been holding BK down through his music for more than a decade now. But, more importantly to the people of NYC's biggest borough, he's been influential in helping bring the NBA's New Jersey Nets to BK's Atlantic Yards complex, a move that should help the local economy. It's also put him in touch with BK's current Borough President. So, how long until President Carter becomes, well, President Carter?
NoLandGrab: If experience tells us anything, it's that nearly anyone can hold the office of Brooklyn Borough President.
Posted by eric at November 2, 2010 3:14 PM