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President Obama Hosts a 55th Birthday Bash and Black Celebs Showed Out!

The star-studded guest list included Beyoncé, Jay Z, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and more
President Obama Hosts a 55th Birthday Bash and Black Celebs Showed Out!
Teneille Craig
By Whitney Gaspard · Updated October 27, 2020
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President Obama quite possibly had the best party the White House has ever seen.

While we can’t report on details of the private star-studded event, here’s what we do know: Black celebs were in full effect!

To celebrate President Obama’s 55th birthday bash, his final birthday in the White House as president, First Lady Michelle Obama coordinated the top-secret birthday bash.

Who was there? Well, nearly everyone! Page Six reported Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and Alonzo Mourning all made the guest list.

Celebrities flew in from all over to join in on the festivities. Samuel L. Jackson was just vacationing in Monaco and still managed to come suited and booted for the one-night party.

According to MC Lyte, DJ Jazzy Jeff kept the party live with his musical selections. While Usher was reportedly booked to perform.

Some unlikely faces were also spotted entering the White House. Rapper Pusha T, newly signed Roc Nation rapper Rapsody, Clippers point guard Chris Paul and his wife were all dressed to the nine for the event.

Producer Timbaland, Tyler Perry and girlfriend Gelila, Gayle and Common we’re all spotted arriving at the White House by the TMZ crew. 

Other celebs seen at the event include Ledisi, Yolanda Adams, Robin Roberts, and Aloe Blacc to name just a few.

Check out the pictures of celebs we who made it to the stellar night. 

Pusha T

Invitation to the White House, cops invaded my white house… #TomFordHighwaters #NoSocks #AndITookMyShoesOff #GucciLoafers #EvenLessMonogram #HermesPocketSquaresForSweatOnly

A photo posted by Pusha T (@kingpush) on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:44pm PDT

 

Gabrielle Union

LOVE this Creatures of the Wind dress!!

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Aug 5, 2016 at 6:03pm PDT

 

 

Al Sharpton

Leaving the White House after the celebration of President Obama's birthday. His last birthday as President.

A photo posted by Rev. Al Sharpton (@real_sharpton) on Aug 5, 2016 at 9:59pm PDT

 

 

Grant Hill and Tamia

❤️❤️

A photo posted by Tamia Hill (@realtamiaworld) on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:00pm PDT

 

Magic and Cookie Johnson along with Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya

#AboutLastNight Our President knows how to throw a great party, we had so much fun, I can barely walk today, LOL! Happy Birthday Mr. President @barackobama!!!

A photo posted by Cookie Johnson (@thecookiej) on Aug 6, 2016 at 10:37am PDT

 

Chris Paul and his wife Jada (pictured)

 

8.5.2016 DC Nights #HappyBirthdayMrPresident #PartyatTheWhiteHouse

A photo posted by jada_ap (@jada_ap) on Aug 6, 2016 at 8:12am PDT

 

Rapsody

Nights like this | Potus makes 55 looks so fly! So much fun celebrating at the White House! A night to forever remember with one of my best friends, @darinmichelle

A photo posted by R A P S O D Y (@rapsody) on Aug 6, 2016 at 1:22am PDT

 

Jordin Sparks

 

Happy Birthday Mr. President! 🎉🎉🎉 Danced the night away w/ @therealpjsparks at the Prez' bday bash! EPIC. 🙌🏾 #timeofourlives

A video posted by Jordin Sparks (@jordinsparks) on Aug 5, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT

 

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts

 

Privileged to be at #whitehouse tonight to share in #birthday celebration for #presidentobama with @alroker #beautiful evening. Happy birthday mr. President!

A photo posted by Deborah Roberts (@debrobertsabc) on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:26pm PDT