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Michelle Obama Raps (Yes, Raps) in New Video to Promote Higher Education Initiative

After watching this video, you'll want to apply to college all over again.
Michelle Obama Raps (Yes, Raps) in New Video to Promote Higher Education Initiative
White House
By Taylor Lewis · Updated October 27, 2020
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If you’ve ever wondered whether or not Michelle Obama can bust a rhyme, the answer is yes. Well, sort of.

FLOTUS teamed up with College Humor and Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharaoh to drop a “Go to College” music video, encouraging teens to pursue higher education as part of her Reach Higher initiative, reports People.

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“Southside Chicago, we all know, we had to do overtime every night to make it to tomorrow,” FLOTUS raps. “And everyone could really make their dream come true. Hey, kid listening in Michigan, that could be you.”

As if you needed further confirmation that Michelle Obama is the coolest First Lady ever.