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Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Happy Birthday' to President Obama

J-Hud joins other entertainers in wishing POTUS a happy 50th birthday at a swanky Chicago celebration.
JHud Celebrates POTUS' Bday
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By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020

President Obama celebrated his 50th birthday a day early with a celeb-studded bash in Chicago last night.

Chi-Town native Jennifer Hudson was on hand to ring in the good times with him.

J-Hud led Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, jazz great Herbie Hancock, rock band OK GO! and other attendees in a soulful rendition of “Happy Birthday” for the president, reports the Associated Press.

Some 2,400 well-wishers attended the bash, which was also a fundraiser with tickets going for between $35 and $50, $800 per table.



Asked earlier in the day how he felt about his birthday, the president joked, “I feel real good about 5-0. I’ve got a little grayer since I took this job, but otherwise, I feel pretty good. And Michelle still thinks I’m cute.”

Love it! Happy Birthday, President Obama!

Watch J-Hud sing for the President: