John Legend Tells Donald Trump to Quit 'Saying That Racist Bulls**t' About Barack Obama

By Zach Dionne Posted Apr 8th 2011 11:07AM

John Legend isn't happy with Donald Trump. But it's not so much The Donald's supposed ambitions to run for president in 2012 that have upset the Grammy-winning pianist; it's Trump's insistence on questioning Barack Obama's nationality.

"He needs to stop saying that racist bulls**t birther s**t," Legend told told Vulture last night in New York City. "Quote me please. He should be ashamed of himself. It's awful, really."

Trump recently said on 'Good Morning America' that Obama's purportedly cloudy childhood fills him with doubt. "You may go back and interview people from my kindergarten," Trump said. "They'll remember me. Nobody comes forward [for Obama]. Nobody knows who he is until later in his life. It's very strange. The whole thing is very strange."

Legend isn't the first star upset with Trump this week; Bill Cosby got riled up on the 'Today' show on Thursday when asked about Trump's presidential ambitions, saying "the only thing he's running is his mouth."

"Oh, please, with Donald Trump," said an exasperated Cosby. "Take him home with you. He's full of it."

See Cosby sound off on Trump:

Tags: Donald Trump, John Legend

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Friday 08 April

By Larry

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Hey John,Shut up you idiot, the race card is no longer valid.

By Lori Walker

This is said best. There is noting but stall when someone throws in the tired argument of race You have to ask what home he was raised in to hate white people

By ka

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preach it.

By stu

save the race card for the cops Johnny & Billy.
but Trump for president= LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday 09 April

By Asha

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Disagreeing with someone doesn't make them rascist, I agree with that entirely. However, the other point is worrisome, which is people who willfully deny facts-there is a certificate of live birth which is what all residents of Hawaii received at that time. Trump needs to be the "strong leader" he claims he is, and stop pandering to ignorance. You can disagree fervently with Obama with resorting to the birther rhetoric, epscially now that it's long been disproved. He looks desperate.

By visnumaya

I agree. This is not about the color. Just be honest.

By Terry

That's what is done when there is no other vaild reply

By ED

I agree with Larry..It is NOT about race...anyone for Obama always believe thats what its about ...

By only1cella

Are you White? doe it not apply because it doesnt apply to you
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By Patty

You shut up. John is right. Trump is a racist azzhole. Obama already showed his birth certificate. No one ever asked dumb azz BUSH tO show his or any other president, Who in their right mind would want trump as president. He is a low life with money.

By bleck

The race card always surfaces when there is no other legitimate arguement.

By BTDT

No fan of Trump's, but nothing he has said has been racist.

By Joyce

you shut up Larry. Donald Trump is a racist pig. I wouldn't vote for that piece of crap for dog catcher

Sunday 10 April

By Victoria

I agree, this isn't about race...it is about the truth

By tyrebitre

"There is noting but stall when someone throws in the tired argument of race " said Lori Walker as she babbled through her racist rant.

Tuesday 12 April

By Q

maybe you are the one who should shut up red neck Larry, you are saying that the race card is no loger valid then why are people on this site calling the President a monkey. as far as i am concern even if your daddy and mommy were still hanging black folks like they did in the past you would still say that there is no racism. Bottom line is i do not know who you are trying to fool because someone like you prove that racism still exist, no matter what you red necks say. This world will never be better with people like you in it. I don't know if you realise it but just the words that came out of your filthy mouth prove that racism is alive and well. THANK YOU DIRTY LARRY AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU FOR PROVING ME RIGHT.

By sieben13

The race card will stop when RACISM STOPS Plain and simple. Trump makes racist remarks and Thousands respond . Why ? because that is there mind set. Racism is well and thriving in America, People like trump keep it on the burner.

By valsha

why he got to be a idiot. i think trump is..

Wednesday 13 April

By wrybelief

Hey Q ... racism is not exclusive to one party. As far as folks enduring violence ... catch up on your world history, it's glaringly apparent that violence was non-exclusive. Maybe you should consult the Rev. Wright for some wrong advice.

By Michael

SOOOOOO...the more I don't see something I ask for the more I believe you don't have it.
I would be glad to show ANYBODY my birth certificate....?? Obama..what is the big deal???
Just show it to us and we can all just SHUT UP ABOUT IT!!

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