President Obama Reveals Favorite Rapper, Calls Jay Z 'The King'

With time winding down before Obama vacates from The White House after eight years, we all can't undermine the president's penchant for everything hip hop. From dancing to"Hotline Bling" to also paying homage to King Kendrick, Obama's knowledge on Rap is pretty extensive. Recently, he spoke with Sway in the Morning and spilled some of this thoughts on today's climate and his relationship with budding star Chance The Rapper.

"I think the young guys, Kendrick [Lamar] and Chance [the Rapper] are doing amazing work, Obama said when asked of his favorite MCs today. "I love Drake, and the girls love Drake, and, you know, so, he’s commercially just doing great, and unbelievably talented. And, you know, Jay Z’s still the king. I mean, you know, he’s got a track record. Same with Kanye [West], so there’s a lot of talent out there, but when I look at who’s breaking new ground, Kendrick and Chance, those guys are doing just amazing work."

He further delved on his relationship with Chicago rapper, Chance The Rapper, the precocious wordsmith who has broken barriers with his release of Coloring Book.

"And they’re wonderful young men. Chance, I’ve known for years ’cause his dad was my state director when I was a senator in Illinois, so I first met Chance when he was 8 years old, and so we’ve been family for a while. And Kendrick, you know, he’s blowing it up. He’s doing great."

If you recall, Obama recently created his workout playlist which features Jay Z, Drake, and more. In addition, he also had a major party SXSW style in The White House called South by South Lawn. Check out Obama's interview with Sway where he also spoke on why won't Michelle won't be running for office, voting for Hillary, and more.