Marco Rubio on Mexico-US Ties, Hip Hop, Earth's Age During GQ Interview

Marco Rubio made his big appearance at the Republican National Convention earlier this year, prompting many to believe that he is gearing up to battle for the White House in 2016.

The Florida Senator said today that he hopes President Obama will make the U.S.-Mexico relationship a high priority in his second term and that he demonstrates his commitment by visiting Mexico soon and continuing to work on the key issues of mutual interest.

"These priorities include strengthening public security by effectively combating transnational criminal organizations, boosting trade opportunities through the Trans-Pacific Partnership, greater energy cooperation, solutions for our broken immigration system, and enhancing educational opportunities that will lead to greater opportunities for our middle classes," Rubio said.

But aside from politics, Rubio was also in the headline for his music preference and the earth's age.

In an interview with GQ magazine, Rubio says he enjoys music from N.W.A, Tupac and Eminem, but called Pitbull's songs "party songs."

"There's no message for him, compared to like an Eminem," the senator told the magazine. "But look, there's always been a role for that in American music. There's always been a party person, but he's a young guy. You know, maybe as he gets older, he'll reflect in his music more as time goes on. I mean, he's not Tupac. He's not gonna be writing poetry."

In tweets that were later deleted, Rubio tried to clarify his answers.

"Story about me not liking @Pitbull music flat wrong," Rubio tweeted. "Have much respect 4 & proud he comes from #305.Read chapter 1 of my book #AnAmericanSon @Pitbull makes party music not message music.Always been place for that in #HipHop.As he gets older he will have more 2 say about life."

When asked about the age of the earth, Rubio was quick to admit that he is no scientist.

"I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that's a dispute amongst theologians and I think it has nothing to do with the gross domestic product or economic growth of the United States," Rubio said. I think the age of the universe has zero to do with how our economy is going to grow. I'm not a scientist. I don't think I'm qualified to answer a question like that. At the end of the day, I think there are multiple theories out there on how the universe was created and I think this is a country where people should have the opportunity to teach them all. I think parents should be able to teach their kids what their faith says, what science says. Whether the Earth was created in 7 days, or 7 actual eras, I'm not sure we'll ever be able to answer that. It's one of the great mysteries."