Brace for mock-alanche: CNN asks if Hillary's 'hip-hop boost' will help connect her with younger voters

Doug P. | 3:03 PM on August 14, 2015

Here's how utterly stupid they think you are.. https://t.co/sQVJFXqjJU

— Ben (@exis10tial) August 14, 2015

Hillary Clinton gets a little free PR in a new song featuring Nikki Minaj:

In her starring role in Robin Thicke’s newest single “Back Together,” rapper Nicki Minaj name drops Hillary Clinton: “Used to call me Hillary cause I ride ’em,” which is a play off of Hillary Clinton’s maiden name, “Rodham.”

Hillary Cuz I Ride'm ? – #BackTogetherVideo on VEVO @robinthicke https://t.co/JdYo4WRfKz

— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) August 13, 2015

CNN asked if this kind of thing will give Hillary a “hip-hop boost”:

Will @HillaryClinton's hip-hop boost help her connect with young voters? http://t.co/DiWwv3zdnh pic.twitter.com/bn4J4Se4x6

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 14, 2015

The water carriers are trying just a little too hard, aren’t they?

https://twitter.com/jfgroves/status/632249719910199296

MT @CNNPolitics Will @HillaryClinton's hip-hop boost help her connect with young voters? http://t.co/gziGTFqsI2 pic.twitter.com/fLeRPk5CeL

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) August 14, 2015

.@CNNPolitics "@HillaryClinton's Hip-Hop Boost" sounds like a laxative-fortified energy drink for seniors

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) August 14, 2015