(CNN) – Hillary Clinton appears to have lost a high-profile backer to rival Barack Obama.
Rapper 50 Cent, who told Time magazine last September he was supporting the New York senator's White House bid, now says he has decided to shift his allegiance to Obama.
The multi-platinum star, born Curtis Jackson, told MTV News Friday that Obama's recent speech on race was the deciding factor for his decision.
"I heard Obama speak," he said. "He hit me with that he-just-got-done-watching-'Malcolm X,' and I swear to God, I'm like, 'Yo, Obama!'
"I'm Obama to the end now, baby!"
But the musician also admitted he's lost interest in the protracted Democratic race, and may not support either candidate.
"To be honest, I haven't been following that anymore. I lost my interest," he said. "I listened to some of the debates and things that they were saying, and I just got lost in everything that was going on...Don't look for my vote, for me to determine nothing on that. Just say, '50 Cent, he don't know, so don't ask Fiddy.'
He also said he didn't think the country is ready for a black president.
"I just think there's people that might not be ready for an African-American president," he said. "It'll be an issue, believe it or not."
"You've got to be conscious of racism, period," he continued. "And it's still there. We don't deal with it as often as my grandparents did. My grandparents grew up in South Carolina, so they experienced the heart of that."
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Who gives a crap about what 50 Cent thinks? Why CNN thought his opinions as newsworthy is beyond me. And I am a loyal Obama supporter anyway
hmm, Obama's constituency, it fugures! I am waiting for all African Americans to turn their backs on Hillary.
Go Hillary 2008
Why?
Why is this political news?
Why even post this?
Why would you care who 50 supports?
Why does 50's opinion matter when he's a convicted felon who can't vote?
Why not dedicate more coverage to Obama's double digit lead amidst the Wright controversy?
I'm a true hip-hop fan to the core. I also love politics, but in this case 50's opinon means nothing. CNN, please go find some real news.
Obama '08
Actually Eric, Malcolm X was NOT a racist. He changed his views after converting to real Islam, not the Nation of Islam. Youtube the speech he gave after coming back from Mecca, he acknowledges his mistakes.
In regards to 50, he is a moron. Why don't you concentrate on getting rid of your filthy, offensive lyrics, then talk about who you're going to vote for!! This is coming from a young woman who listens to rap with a message.
Well, that settles it. If 50 is backing OB, I will drop from the race.
Aw Man, Go back to supporting Hillary 50, PLEASE!
And CNN, you really have NOTHING better or more relevant to report?
FANTABALOUUUUUUUSSSSSSS, ANOTHER OBAMA SUPPORTER !
This just tells you that the choice between Obama and Clinton is a race thing. While whites are becoming non-racial, the blacks are not.
Obama’s Story About Dad’s Kennedy Link is ‘Confused'. Another lie? Not from Obama! Really? He got 1961 confused with 1965? Did he misspeak?
Because 50 Cent's political prowess is force to be reckoned with...
Next it will be who Lindsay Lohan is, like, totally gonna vote for.
HE DOESN'TH WORTH A SINLE PENNY
Wow! What an endorsement? Is this kind of "stupidity" news?
Please...maybe he needs 25 cents. LOL
did anyone read WHY he switched. Because of the speach about racism. Again race is shoved down all of our throats this election. Enough, it's not going to stop. Obama's people brought it up and that is why they cheated, they pressure blacks to vote black to get changes for you,. heck with the white folk, they don't matter, just us. As far as the caucus's go, boy were they rigged. Just check with some of the Clinton people who went, especially if they were black. It's always been about race as far as Obama's camp is concerned, they used it in the beginning to get him the votes then. I hope people see him for what he is until we see diffferently in time. Time will tell.
HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!
LOL!
WOw...that is the funniest thing I've heard all day!
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I'm not suprised –
Go Hillary !!!
I didn't even know "Fiddy" still existed. His last CD stunk and he owes me $13.95. I'm for Obama but how is this news and shouldn't we be wondering why Hillary can's pay her bills. I mean wasn't her team staying at the Ritz. you would think they would have put some money away for her Bills.
I'm an Obama supporter. I don't get how this at all matters to ANYONE? If anyone is voting for a candidate based on who 50 cent supports, this country is going down the drain.
I'm like, who cares, like.
Why won't he vote? Because "America's not ready for a black president" or because he has "lost interest" . That part of his interview is just sad, that someone so privileged can't take the time to vote. I am an Obama supporter, and I hope he will educate himself about his duty as an American. We have a chance to elect a great president this year, Barack Obama.
Not sure how important this particular endorsement is for Obama – and not sure how newsworthy it is...Come on CNN, you can do better than this, yes?
Why is this news
i just decided to turn black,,,, that was the most inspiring statement , sermo n i have listened, read,or seen on tv radio, internet,,, 50 cent,, thank you so much,,,,,, again, thank you from the bottom of my soon to turn black heart,,, oh , btw,, thanks for the news cnn,,, here in wonderland ,, we are never amazed by the news you present,,,, greg in pinehurst nc
Brother, please go back to the candy shop. This is serious business Mr. Fiddy (sense-less). CNN please! No more rappers on 'roids!!
They are switching to Obama one at a time.
50 IS A HAS BEEN ANYWAY GOOD RIDDANCE GO WITH YOUR FAMILY, THATS HOW YOU PEOPLE ARE AND IM PUERTO RICAN AND WE ARE LOYAL AND IM WITH AND WILL BE FOR CLINTON..............