President Barack Obama has Lil Wayne on iPod
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President Obama says he listens to rapper Lil Wayne
US President Barack Obama has revealed that he listens to rappers Lil Wayne and Nas on his iPod.
Speaking to Rolling Stone Magazine he said: "Jay-Z used to be sort of what predominated, but now I've got a little Nas and a little Lil Wayne."
Whilst he admitted to being "no expert" he credited his aide Reggie Love, saying with his help "my rap palate has greatly improved".
Children's tastes
He also gave credit to his daughters for developing his musical tastes.
"[Malia and Sasha are] now getting old enough to where they start hipping me to things," he said.
"Music is still a great source of joy and occasional solace in the midst of what can be some difficult days."
The president said his listening habits were wide-ranging and included Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones, as well as jazz and opera.
He also talked about the visits of Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney to the White House, describing the former Beatle as "incredible" and a "very gracious guy".
- Published1 July 2010