President Barack Obama is definitely a president that has transcended cultural and racial barriers, since his election in 2008. He’s spread into various forms of pop culture and has flourished in the media’s spotlight. He has been a major and enduring impact on the hip-hop community. He has been mentioned in countless verses by many major artists in hip-hop and R&B songs.

His election to President of the United States is an inspiration in the eyes of many people within the black community. Not only did his run for presidency inspire hope and change in the American populace at large, but it also encouraged many rappers and celebrities to vote for the first time.

Here are the top ten songs about Pres. Barack Obama. Give them a listen and tell me what you think.

1. Young Jeezy feat. Nas – “My President”
2. Mariah Carey – “Bring It On Home”
3. Jay-Z – “Jockin’ Jay- Z”
4. Common – “Changes”
5. Will.I.Am – “Yes We Can”
6. Kids in the Hall feat. Talib Kweli and Bun B – “Work to Do (Remix)”
7. Jadakiss feat. Common, Styles P and Nas – “Why? (Remix)”
8. Joell Ortiz feat. Dante Hawkins – “Letter to Obama”
9. Nas – “Black President”
10. Stevie Wonder – “Keep Moving Forward

    – Your Black World