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Barack Obama has given Drake his stamp of approval!

Barack Obama didn’t exactly say it was “God’s Plan” to have Drake portray him in a biopic. But he gave it his stamp of approval.

Ellise Shafer editorBarack Obama has said “yes, you can” to Drake’s ambition of playing the former president in a biopic.In a new interview with Complex’s Speedy Morman, Obama gave the rapper his official “stamp of approval” should the opportunity arise.“I will say this, Drake seems to be able to do anything he wants,” Obama told Morman. “I mean, that is a talented, talented brother.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama quipped that Drake has 'my household's stamp of approval' to play him in a potential biopic.The 59-year-old politician was on the Complex News podcast 360 With Speedy Mormonpromoting his new book A Promised Land.During the interview he touted Drake as a 'talented, talented brother' who 'seems to be able to do anything he wants.' What if:Former U.S.

Running for president isn't just hard on the person vying for the job—just the process of a campaign is draining and difficult for the candidate's family, too. That's why, when Barack Obama first approached his wife, Michelle Obama, with his desire to run for the top political office in the U.S., she was clear that she didn't want him to do it.

Barack Obama says he ran for president against wife Michelle Obama's wishes -- and is still in the «dog house» for it. The former commander in chief sat down with Stephen Colbert to promote his latest book,, where he joked that his wife hasn't forgiven him.«Her initial response was 'No,'» he recalled about telling her he was thinking about running for president.

Former President Barack Obama says Drake can play him in a movie, and, well, now that means one of Drizzy’s dreams is just one step closer to coming true: A decade ago, the 6 God famously confessed that it was his “goal” to play the 44th president in a movie about his life.

If a biopic movie about Barack Obama, 59, is ever made, the former President would be thrilled to have Drake, 34, step into the role! “I will say this — Drake seems to to be able to do anything he wants. That’s a talented, talented brother. If the time comes and he’s ready, you know…,” Barack said in a new interview with Complex magazine’s “360 With Speedy Morman” show when asked if the Canadian rapper would have his “stamp of approval.”

Drake has Barack Obama’s approval to play him in a movie.

, so were Sasha and Malia Obama. According to their dad Barack they not only participated in protests against police brutality, but they also had a heavy hand in organizing them as well.

Barack Obama loves playing basketball, so Stephen Colbert decided to test his skills.

Drake has been given Barack Obama‘s “stamp of approval” to play him in a prospective film.In the latest episode of Complex‘s 360 With Speedy Morman, the former United States President answered a variety of questions ranging from this year’s presidential election, the coronavirus pandemic, his comments on rap music increasing Donald Trump’s support among Black male voters and more.Around the 46-minute mark, Complex News host Speedy Morman also asked Obama if he would “give the thumbs up” for Drake to portray his likeness in a potential film or biopic.“I will say this – Drake seems to be able to do anything he wants,” Obama replied.“I mean, that is a talented brother.

President Barack Obama has a lot of reasons to be proud of his daughters Sasha and Malia. But one of their best qualities that the A Promised Land author, 59, couldn’t help but ardently praise was their initiative to get involved with the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that occurred over the summer. “I didn’t have to give them a lot of advice because they had a very clear sense of what was right and what was wrong and [of] their own agency and the power of their voice and the need to participate,” the former president said of Malia, 22, and Sasha, 19, in an interview with People.

During his tenure as the 44th President of the United States, a lot of things kept Barack Obama up at night. If it wasn't Afghanistan or the economic crisis on his mind, it was his strained marriage to First Lady Michelle Obama.

The Obamas may be one of America’s favorite first couples, but there was a time when Barack Obama and Michelle Obama almost broke up during his presidential run.

A commitment to herself. Barack Obama revealed why Michelle Obama was never seen in a swimsuit when she was the First Lady of the United States—and why she still may never be photographed in a bikini.

Barack Obama is revealing a surprising goal Michelle Obama had as first lady. In a digital cover story for , the 44th president explains why his wife once opted out of a beach day with him and their youngest daughter, Sasha."'This is one of my main goals as first lady.

Being President of the United States has its challenges, but also its bright spots.

Barack and Michelle Obama’s household! The former First Lady, 56, revealed some sad news about family life in lockdown back in September when she explained her daughters, Malia, 22, and Sasha, 19, were sick of her.Michelle appeared virtually on Conan O'Brien's talk show and shared details of how the novelty of being at home for months due to the coronavirus pandemic had well and truly worn off. EXPLAINED: Why Malia and Sasha Obama are rarely seen in publicWATCH: MIchelle Obama's podcast is a huge hit - see why Chatting openly about the family dynamic, Michelle admitted in the "early stages" of the stay-home orders they were all "excited to be together".But then her girls were "itching" to get back to college and no longer wanted to be back

If anyone can improve the trash fire that is 2020, it's Barack Obama. To celebrate the release of his new book, A Promised Land, Obama put in a special appearance on Penguin Teen's TikTok account.

Passing a book along to others may hurt sales, but former President Barack Obama doesn’t have to worry about that when it comes to his highly anticipated memoir A Promised Land. He’s hoping young people read his book and pass their copy along to their friends, and shared his wish through a viral TikTok challenge on Nov. 20. His “Pass the Book” challenge was posted to a division of the memoir’s publisher Penguin Random House, via the Penguin Teen’s TikTok page, so it was directed towards younger readers. It also marked Obama’s first ever appearance on TikTok!