President Barack Obama won’t give up his presidency without a fight, and he’s personally handpicked some of the biggest names in hip-hop to help him win the 2012 Presidential election.

Along with Jay-Z, Obama has listed Alicia Keys, will.i.am as his ideal celebrity campaigners. 

He has also requested Janelle Monae to feature in his electoral campaign.

A number of artists who appear on the new list, including Jay-Z, John Legend and Jamie Foxx,  made appearances for the president during his 2008 campaign.

Has Obama chosen the right people to help him win the public vote for a second time?

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