Rapper Kanye West, in an interview for the latest issue of XXL Magazine, commented on President Obama's alleged remarks following West's infamous interuption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech during the 2009 VMAs. Obama reportedly called the rapper a "jackass" for his infamous actions. Read West's comments below.
"When Obama called me 'jackass', after the Taylor incident, I thought that the person who taped that wasn't supposed to tape it. Obama was supposed to be speaking off the record. Obama has way more important stuff to worry about than my public perception. He was trying to pass the healthcare bill. And if he said that to relate to the room or lighten the room up and the whole mood, then I'd be more than happy to be the butt of all of his jokes if it in the some way helps his overall mission. I'm a soldier of culture. I'm resilient. I'm sure I'll still beat him in basketball."
