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Track 02 · 2008
My President
Young Jeezy · feat. Nas
- trap
- political
On the charts
Peaked at #64 on the Hot 100; became a cultural anthem after Obama's election.
Why it mattered
Jeezy and Nas captured a historic moment. When Obama won, this was the song that played. It transcended trap music and became a genuine piece of American history. Campuses erupted.