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Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Win Draws Mixed Reactions — Crooked I Loves It, Asher Roth Ain’t Feeling It

Published 10/12/2009 · By Miles Bennett

Asher Roth If you haven't heard already, it was revealed last week that U.S. President Barack Obama will be the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the news has caused mixed reactions from people across the board.

Some in the hip-hop industry agree with the choice, including Slaughterhouse's Crooked I. Once he heard the news, he sent a big shoutout to Obama for the honor, via his Twitter profile (@TheRealCrookedI).

Then, followed up, asking people to do some research before judging our current president.

"Why are people h8'n on my guy for this prize?" Crooked I asked. "Obama travels around THE ENTIRE WORLD PROMOTING PEACE.. Do sum research before u judge his worthiness."

Others, though, don't agree with it at all. Rapper Asher Roth -- known mostly for his hit single "I Love College" -- wasn't feeling the decision, asking how could a man win "the peace prize by just talking sh**."

He followed up with a tweet (@AsherRoth) clarifying his statements, explaining that the disagreement is about the actual prize more than Obama being chosen for it.

"Has nothing to do with 'Obama' and everything to do with the 'Peace Prize' -- change starts with us, the people -- who's gon wake up first?" Asher said. "Seek truth."

Asher also added: "I'm all for 'hope' and 'progress,' but people have been dedicating their lives for peace -- actions speak louder than words -- my opinion only."

According to the rapper, change doesn't come from the upper levels of the hiearchy, but from the people.

"I think change starts at the basement level -- change starts with us, the people -- we're being manipulated," Asher said in response to one follower.

What do you think? Does Obama deserve this honor? If so, why? If not, why? Sound off.

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24 Comments

Frame - October 12, 2009 at 3:18 am

Obama was nominated for the prize before he was elected prez and people are cryin foul because they think that he took the honor based on his 11 month presidency. Take a look at the man’s resume before 2009 and build your opinion based on that.

chasedinero365 - October 12, 2009 at 7:21 am

asher u a bitch. he should get the award just on the basis of him being the first black president. u should be bitch slapped

devon - October 12, 2009 at 7:38 am

He deserved to win,President Obama has changed the landscape in America forever give his stance & positions on such things as the Iraq War,Don’t ask Don’t Tell & the Lilly Leadbetter Act do the math 1st.

ace boon - October 12, 2009 at 8:10 am

Nah. It makes the prize look bad. Dude didn’t do much to get the award

Al - October 12, 2009 at 11:56 am

I agree with Asher, Obama is a puppet for the elite, Crooked I needs to research that.

Q-P - October 12, 2009 at 12:05 pm

No matter if he deserves the prize or not, what do you want him to do? Give it back? Wouldn’t that be a slap in the face of the committee who voted for him? Give back the 1.4 million dollar prize and not give it to charity? Folks he won, get over it!!! Let his actions speak…let’s see what he does next.

Q-P - October 12, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Oh, and I’m sorry but what does Asher Roth know about change and progess??? My opinion only. LOL!

LOL - October 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm

asher roth needs 2 sit down and shut the fuck up

Slab - October 12, 2009 at 1:27 pm

yet the question still remains, who the “F” is a Asher Roth???

Big Motizzle - October 12, 2009 at 3:38 pm

Gyeah…I’ll bet Obama’s resume is 900 times more official than Asher’s. Anybody that can bring (even a shred) of hope to an entire nation, just by being who they are deserves HOT recognition. Michelle O. is doin’ the damn thang too. God Bless America and all my people strugglin’ to hold on right now.

BigWill - October 12, 2009 at 3:49 pm

U KNW WAT WEN DAT DUMBASS MOTHERFUCKER MADE THE NAPPY HEAD COMMENT I GAVE HIM A PASS BUT NOW I TRUELY BELEAVE DAT PUNK IS A RACIST WHILE MAKIN MONEY OFF BLK MUSIC LIKE THAT RACIST ELVIS PRESSLY WHO SAID ALL A BLK MAN CAN DO 4 ME IS SHINE MA SHOE Asher Roth??? U R A FUCKIN RACIST U HATE BLK PEOPLE N 4 THAT FUCK U I’M DELEATING UR SHIT OFF MA IPHONE N I’LL NEVER BUY UR SHIT AGAIN FUCK U

Scott - October 12, 2009 at 4:33 pm

I think too many people are on the Obama bandwagon. If someone doesn’t agree with him, than they get labeled a racist or hater. What is wrong with you people? While I am happy that Obama won the prize, I do believe there are many that are more deserving.

VENGEANCE IS MINE!!!!!!!!!! - October 12, 2009 at 6:07 pm

SEEM LIKE THE “Nobel Peace Prize” IS BEING USED AS A PUBLICITY STUNT FOR OBAMA. BUT THEN AGAIN NOBODY WAS SAYING NOTHING WHEN BUSH DRAGGED A WHOLE NATION INTO WAR? OBAMA IS TRYING TO TURN THINGS BACK AROUND AND TRY TO PUT AN END TO ALL THIS! ASHER IS TALKING MUCH SHIT BUT WHY DOESN’T HE PRATICE WUT HE PREACHES WHY DOESN’T HE MAKE AN EXAMPLE AND BE A LEADER FOR THAT CHANGE? NAH, HE JUST TRYING TO BE IN THE NEWS! CUZ LAST I RE-CALLED HE WASN’T EVEN ON THE BLIIBOARDS TOP 200 LIST! NUFF SAID!!!

Frank Rizzo - October 12, 2009 at 11:08 pm

Obama winning this is a joke. He was inaugurated on January 20, 2009 and the cut off for voting was February 1, 2009. If you believe Obama did enough in 11 days to deserve this award you are an idiot.

london - October 13, 2009 at 12:34 am

The world around with in questions whether he got a noble peace prize..

L£!N0 Da B0$$ - October 13, 2009 at 5:11 am

is asher roth’s opinion really relevant?? his bitch ass must have been asleep in the bread aisle for the last 10 months

Captain Cannon - October 13, 2009 at 9:29 am

i agree that obama didn’t really deserve this at this point of his career, but for god’s sake, asher roth needs to shut his bitch ass the fuck up. talentless punk

lol - October 13, 2009 at 12:58 pm

everybody sides with obama because anything said of him being black is gonna count as being racist. everything obama says that is bad Obama can say “your just saying that because Im black!” he uses that excuse for everything. hes dumb and hope he gets assassinated.

Nychris - October 13, 2009 at 1:30 pm

i think obama is amazing but i dont think less than a year of presidential work is worthy of a nobel peace prize. What if his next 3 years are bad? Some ppl spend their whole lives working for peace and have nothing to show for it

dretruth - October 13, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Hye I agreee with you asher roth…

BlogKingNYC - October 14, 2009 at 9:35 am

Who is asher roth???? Oh the one hit wonder. Instead of being in the studio or networking to get calabo’s he is commenting on Obama. Anyway I believe it was a 7-1 vote and he did a lot of community work. He may not be the only one that could of got it but he did. YOU DO IT!!!!!!!! (GO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE ASHER INSTEAD OF SMOKING WEED ALL DAY)

Obama Is President - October 14, 2009 at 10:10 am

@lol : You are just a stupid MF! The President can’t use the “I’m Black” excuse because everyone that wants to criticize him uses it before he gets a chance. He hasn’t done enough as President but, have you thought about the fact that this could have been submitted prior to Jan 20.

lol@lol - October 14, 2009 at 10:13 am

@lol : You should never wish death upon anyone…because what you wish for others comes back to you.

Observer - November 3, 2009 at 7:53 pm

You can’t bow down and worship someone just because their skin is a certain color, or they have the backing of the media.

Obama is a puppet of the banking elite and nothing more than an actor, seriously do some research on it, just because it’s trendy and popular doesn’t mean it’s right.