Jay-Z: Donald Trump is 'a joke'
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Jay-Z has said he doesn't think President Donald Trump is "a very sophisticated man".
Speaking during his session for Radio 1's Live Lounge Month he was asked by host Clara Amfo about how he feel about bringing up a black family in America.
"I'm looking at him [Donald Trump] thinking 'this is a joke'.
"With all... I can't even say with all due respect. With all disrespect I just think he's just not a very sophisticated man."
Jay-Z and Beyonce now have three children following the birth of twins in June
His comments follow several racially-fuelled protests in the US.
Last month, one person died and 19 others were injured when a car rammed a crowd of people opposing a far-right rally in Virginia.
The Unite the Right march was called to protest against plans to remove a statue of a general who had fought for the pro-slavery Confederacy during the US Civil War.
The US president ignored questions over whether his response went far enough
Anti-racism organisations such as Black Lives Matter have also held marches recently.
President Trump condemned "in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry, and violence on many sides".
During the session, the rapper dedicated his performance of Numb to late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington
Jay-Z added how he thinks more people voicing their political views will have a positive outcome in the long run.
"I believe everything happens in life is for the greater good.
"I don't think this would be happening if we weren't prepared to handle it.
"I'm looking forward to what's next after this.
"Usually when things are darkest, light is on its way. I'm not fearful, I believe that we're resilient.
"Especially us, as black people, us as a culture - we've been through so much more than this guy [Donald Trump].
"Until everyone is free, no-one is free."
The rapper claimed he has "no ties" when it comes to politics.
"I'm the side of right, I don't care who said it.
"People view arguments as a bad thing, I see that as a chance to grow.
"If you oppress a certain people, everyone's in danger.
"If I'm being oppressed and you have a big mansion, I'm coming inside there - that's just how life is.
"If you are doing that to your brother, that can't last."
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