Beyoncé, Charli XCX & Billie Eilish Headline Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist
Barack Obama is having a Brat Summer. The former president unveiled his picks for his 2024 Summer Playlist on Monday (Aug. 12) with the weeks of the season dwindling.
“With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote to social media. “I hope you find something new to listen to!”
It’s quite the versatile mix for Barack Obama, who selected tracks like Shaboozey’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Billie Eilish’s “Chihiro,” Charli XCX’s Brat closer “365” and Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” anthem.
Other entries include GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be,” Saweetie’s “My Best,” Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” Moneybagg Yo and Morgan Wallen’s genre-blending “Whiskey Whiskey,” 2Pac’s “How Do U Want It” and Common’s “The People.”
While some applauded Obama’s picks, others were stunned not to see any Chappell Roan selections or an appearance from Kendrick Lamar’s explosive “Not Like Us” Drake diss, which has remained a staple in the Hot 100 top three.
“Now Barry…you know you listened to ‘Not Like Us’ all summer like the rest of us but we’ll allow it,” one person commented on his IG.
Another added: “Now Barack, I know you’ve listened to Not Like Us at least 30 times this summer.”
“My man,” Shaboozey wrote after learning that Obama included him in the playlist. “A Bar Song” is also spending a fifth week atop the Hot 100.
Moneybagg Yo was hyped to hear that he made the cut too. “S/O to the Presidential Loaf @barackobama This large Thank U,” he captioned an IG Story.
Even though there are a few weeks left for some possible late entries, check out Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist below.
Michael Saponara
Billboard
