Hip-Hop Nation: If Rappers Were Presidents

Is Jay-Z really the "rap JFK"? Your favorite MCs have more in common with past presidents than you'd think.

Feb 21, 2011
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Would you vote for a rapper for President? With a few exceptions (Diddy in 2016, anyone?), the answer is probably fuuuuck no. But really, are presidents and rappers all that different? They definitely both inspire the people, even with all their personal flaws. In honor of President's Day, we thought we'd compare some of the biggest names in rap with the biggest names in politics. Jay-Z claims to be the "rap JFK," but is he really the rap JFK? Check out our match-ups below to find out...

FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT = JAY-Z

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FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT = JAY-Z


RICHARD NIXON = 50 CENT

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RICHARD NIXON = 50 CENT


BILL CLINTON = LL COOL J

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BILL CLINTON = LL COOL J


ANDREW JACKSON = GUCCI MANE

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ANDREW JACKSON = GUCCI MANE


BARACK OBAMA = EMINEM

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BARACK OBAMA = EMINEM


RONALD REAGAN = DRAKE

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RONALD REAGAN = DRAKE


ABRAHAM LINCOLN = KANYE WEST

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN = KANYE WEST


THOMAS JEFFERSON = POLOW DA DON

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THOMAS JEFFERSON = POLOW DA DON


JOHN F. KENNEDY = THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

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JOHN F. KENNEDY = THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.


GEORGE W. BUSH = ELI PORTER

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GEORGE W. BUSH = ELI PORTER


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