The Critical Reception of Barack Obama in American Rap Music

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Hip-hop culture has historically maintained a critical stance towards the American government, often acting as a "watchdog." Since the late Eighties, political rap artists like Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy have continued the legacy of earlier figures such as Gil Scott Heron. These musicians aim to express the national conscience through their lyrics, which range from anti-American sentiments to revolutionary calls for awareness and engagement. A significant focus of their commentary has been directed at various U.S. presidents, particularly during the Reagan and Bush administrations.