Obama's Got Bars: Late Night Hosts React to the Former President's Rap
Remember when former President Obama dropped a rap verse? Yeah, it was pretty wild. The internet lost its mind, and late night hosts had a field day with it. Let's rewind the clock and see what they had to say.
"He's Got the Moves Like Jagger..."
We all know Obama's got a smooth persona, but did you know he also has the mic skills to back it up? The internet collectively lost it when a clip surfaced of Obama rapping "Amazing Grace" with Common during a 2020 event for the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative.
From Stephen Colbert cracking jokes about Obama's "flow" to Jimmy Kimmel comparing the former president's rap skills to The Notorious B.I.G., the late night scene was buzzing. It seems everyone agreed - Obama's got the swagger, the charisma, and maybe even the lyrical talent to drop a verse or two.
The Late Night Reactions
Colbert: He may not be the president anymore, but the former POTUS is still bringing the heat. Colbert joked about Obama's "flow" and "rhyme scheme," but he couldn't deny the former president's charisma.
Kimmel: Kimmel, known for his comedic commentary, compared Obama's rap style to Biggie Smalls. He even played a clip of the former president rapping, juxtaposing it with Biggie's classic "Juicy."
Fallon: The ever-optimistic Fallon played the clip and marveled at Obama's ability to rap. He even gave a nod to the former president's smooth delivery and confidence.
Meyers: Meyers, known for his witty commentary, couldn't resist poking fun at Obama's rhyme scheme. However, he ultimately agreed that the former president had some "bars" to drop.
More Than Just a Viral Moment
It was more than just a viral moment. It was a reminder that Obama is a regular guy with a love for music. It also showed that even former presidents can embrace their passions, and that there's a bit of a hip-hop enthusiast inside us all.
So, the next time you're feeling down, just remember: even the former president of the United States can drop a verse, and so can you! It's all about embracing your passions and having fun with it.