2 Chainz Finally Meets Obama: "Something To Scratch Off My Bucket List"

BY Erika Marie 1.9K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Jemal Countess / Stringer / Getty Images
2 Chainz, Joe Biden, Campaign Rally, Barack OBama, Instagram
The rapper revealed he was "jelly" that he had never met Obama in the past but was more than excited to get introduced at the Biden-Harris rally in Atlanta.

Former President Barack Obama has met his fair share of artists. J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Wale, Alicia Keys, Pusha T, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Chance The Rapper, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and many others have shaken hands with Obama, but 2 Chainz didn't get his opportunity until today (November 2). It was an exciting moment for the Atlanta rapper who shared a photos of himself and his family with the former President alongside a caption that explained why this was a life-changer for him.

"Mannnnnnnnnnn some of yal know how jelly I been over the years not meeting Obama , but that is now history and something to scratch off my bucket list," the rapper stated. 2 Chainz made his presidential introductions at a Joe Biden rally in the ATL where the rapper encouraged attendees to make sure their voices were heard through their votes.

"I think this next administration that I support, which is Biden Harris, they offer something different," 2 Chainz told the crowd. "I speak on being different, I speak on embracing being different. And without further ado, I'm different." The rapper performed his 2017 hit "I'm Different" for the crowd and urged them to cast their votes for Biden-Harris. Check it out below.

[via]


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

Comments 4
Page was generated in 1.1823461055756