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Even though hip-hop has been America's most vital art form for more than 30 years, our country's presidents have been less than forthcoming in giving up props.

From referencing Jay Z's lyrics to dropping the mic at his final White House Correspondents’ Dinner, TIME looks back at President Obama’s best rap moments.

Uganda's 65-year-old President Yoweri Museveni, who's been in power for more than two decades, let loose with some rhymes during a campaign rally last month. Now a producer has put it to music.

A row has broken out in Uganda over an attempt by President Yoweri Museveni to copyright a "rap" he performed that has become a smash hit on the African country's radio stations and in its nightclubs.