July 4th didn’t just mark an important day for our nation to the Obama family, it was also the day Malia Obama turned 18 years old.
After delivering a patriotic speech on family and service, President Obama, with Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monáe at his side, serenaded Malia to a presidential dad rendition of Happy Birthday.
Malia responded by running on stage to thank her dad with a hug – awww! Watch the clip above. Happy Belated, Malia!
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