President Obama disses Taylor Swift, Jay-Z during White House speech

TAYLOR Swift has been the butt of many a joke, but now even President Obama has joined in on the action.

While hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner the President made reference to Swift's tumultuous love life during his 30 minute speech.

Referring to a recent round of budget cuts, Obama remarked: "Republicans fell in love with it. Now they can't stop talking about how much they hate it. It's like we're trapped in a Taylor Swift album."

But Swift wasn't the only celebrity to cop a mention in the speech.


Referencing Jay-Z and Beyonce's recent controversial trip to Cuba, Obama said: “Some things are out of my control,” said a smiling Obama. “It’s unbelievable. I got 99 problems and now Jay Z is one,” he said.

“That’s another rap reference,” he added, so his more "traditional" audience members could understand.

The speech was peppered with clever pop culture-inspired references, earning the President praise for his humour.

Other gags included: "$100 million? That's Oprah money!"



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