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Obama Calls Kanye a 'Jackass' -- The Audio

9/15/2009 3:26 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Obama Calls Kanye a 'Jackass' -- The Audio

TMZ has obtained the audiotape of President Barack Obama calling Kanye West a "jackass" for hijacking Taylor Swift's acceptance speech during the VMAs.



The audio was recorded just before Obama went on camera to do an interview with CNBC. Before the interview began, Obama -- referring to Kanye's antics on stage -- said "I thought that was really inappropriate," then adding, "He's a jackass."

After making the remarks, Obama said "Where's the pool?" Presumably, he was worried the joke would go wide. He noted the last time that happened, he got burned for killing a fly.

Obama said, "Cut the President some slack."

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Stat1124:  881 days ago

I dont have a problem with it. Kanye was a jackazz!

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ender024:  881 days ago

I guess Obama doesn't like black people either.

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Canadian bred:  881 days ago

first...lol obama rules

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marie:  881 days ago

President Obamba just went up a notch on my list, he is absolutely right on point with his comment about Kanye.

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xXHEYXx:  881 days ago

Presidents are human, too, and this a candid moment so let it fly! Better than Dubya giving the birdie off camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVynnbx1Xsc

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Donna:  881 days ago

Hahahahaha!! Kanye, your BLACK president thinks you're a jackass!!

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kternman:  881 days ago

LOVE IT!!!!!!! Call it as you see it!

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Julie:  881 days ago

And that's why I love Obama. He tells it like it is, he's a real person. I like that he has a sense of humor. Cut the Prez some slack, I've got a lot of other stuff on my plate. Awesome. We all thought Kanye was a jackass. Obama just spoke on the Nation's behalf. Of the People, For the People, By the People. Finally!

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Jaye:  881 days ago

The President is human and was clearly chilling, off camera (or so he thought) and gave his HONEST opinion about Kanye, just as MILLIONS of others did on Twitter the night of the awards. I also agree with what he said: Kanye is a jackass, so I have no problem with what Obama said. I could see if he threw up his middle finger, like the cameras caught Bush doing one time, but he didn't. Even if he did, I still wouldn't be mad. Kanye's a jackass!

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steph:  881 days ago

2 thumbs up to the Prez!

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lisa:  881 days ago

They are both JACKASSES!

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Alicia:  881 days ago

YOU LIE!!!

lol

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SuperflyCaroline:  881 days ago

Lawdy, Now the 1st black President of the United states knows about this? I am appalled son... Maybe if you came out the closet people would understand your tantrums.

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John:  881 days ago

The 1st smart thing Obama has said...

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badelia:  881 days ago

Sorry Harvey, I'll let you finish in second. Obama is the greatest president ever!!!!!!! KANYE IS A JACKASS

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