Former President Barack Obama unveiled his diverse 2024 summer playlist, showcasing his love for hip hop, country, R&B, and techno house music that spans across genres and eras.
In his annual tradition, Obama shared his top song selections, omitting Kendrick Lamar’s controversial Drake-diss track “Not Like Us” to avoid sparking a hip-hop political debate. Instead, he highlighted tracks from artists like Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Saweetie, Common, and 2Pac, offering a mix of modern hits and nostalgic classics.
Obama’s playlist demonstrated his musical versatility, featuring new country gems such as Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and Moneybagg Yo and Morgan Wallen’s “Whiskey Whiskey.” Latin trap favorites like Bad Bunny and Feid’s “Perro Negro” and Chris Jedi’s “Bad Boy” added an international flair to the collection, while R&B tunes like Jill Scott’s “Golden” and Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” showcased his appreciation for soulful melodies.
In addition to his music recommendations, Obama also shared his summer reading list, highlighting works by authors Percival Everett, Jonathan Blitzer, Lisa Ko, and Adelle Waldman, encouraging others to explore their books.
While Obama has recently shown support for political figures like Kamala Harris, his focus in this moment is on celebrating pop culture and endorsing a diverse array of musical talents that resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Written by
Derek Chan
