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Jay Z has “99 problems but a Mitt ain’t one” [Video]

Sam Gould November 6, 2012 Hip Hop, News, Politics Comments

For yesterday’s final grassroots rally in Columbus Ohio, President Obama was able to call on the support of Jay Z and Bruce Springsteen, who both came out and performed live for him. In a powerful final speech, Obama introduced Jigga by referring to all that they shared in common, including “wives who are more popular than we are” and commented that Hov and Springsteen both told “the American story”.

Jay performed three of his songs, including a specially amended version of 99 Problems, rapping “I got 99 problems but a Mitt ain’t one.”

Watch his election-edit of “99 Problems” below, and scroll down to watch him introduce the incumbent President over the “Encore” instrumental:

According to the BBC, it’s still neck and neck out there, but there’s a decent chance we’ll have a result by midnight. Whether it’s a decent result is another matter…

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