Barack Obama insists he’s really a fan of Charli XCX: “She knows what she’s doing”

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Barack Obama has doubled down on his fandom of Charli XCX – see what the former President of the United States had to say below.Last month (August 11), Obama shared his annual summer playlist, which featured Charli’s ‘365’ off ‘Brat’.

It also featured over 40 songs from artists such as Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, Beyoncé, Tyla, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and much more.Now, speaking to the I’ve Had It podcast, Obama elaborated on his decision to include the track on the playlist.

He said: “I just put out my playlist, and ‘365’ is on it, and [‘Brat’] is a great album.”He continued, at the same time confirming that he curates his own playlists: “People question sometimes whether I’m actually listening to all this music.

As I’ve testified before, I am. Charli XCX, she knows what she’s doing.”Barack IS brat pic.twitter.com/wGCRaWyl1V— I've Had It Podcast (@ivehaditpodcast) September 5, 2024Charli XCX’s seventh album ‘Brat’ has been at the centre of its own cultural phenomenon since it was released back in June.