9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run

By Rachaell Davis · Updated October 26, 2020

The Obama family’s love for soul music has been consistent part of their time in White House over the last 8 years. Among the many Hip Hop & R&B artists who made repeated appearances alongside our nation’s beloved First Family is none other than 2017 Essence Festival favorite Mary J. Blige.
Today, the undisputed queen of Hip Hop Soul is celebrating her 45th birthday and with the country still reeling from President Obama’s emotional farewell speech, we can’t think of a better way to honor Mary than with a look back some of her most memorable moments with the Obama family.

01

Mary J.Blige

02

Mary J. Blige

03

Mary J. Blige

04

Mary J. Blige

05

Mary J. Blige

Article continues after video.

06

Mary J. Blige

WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET

Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness

Your email is required.

Your email is in invalid format.

Subscribe Now

By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter.

You'll receive a welcome email shortly.

Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week.

Please select at least one option.

ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you!

Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin.

Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life.

Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career.

All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners.

ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news.

Your email is required.

Your email is in invalid format.

Confirm email is required.

Email did not match.

Update Subscription

By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Crate & Barrel

Crate & Kids Yellow Quilted Baby Easter Basket Bundle

SHOP NOW

Top Product.

Nike

Nike NWSL Away Kits

SHOP NOW

Brooklinen

Brooklinen Plush Turkish Cotton Towel Bundle

SHOP NOW

101

101 Premium Performance Supplements by Floyd Mayweather

SHOP NOW

adidas

adidas HBE x Gee’s Bend Black History Month NCAA Jersey Collection

SHOP NOW

Coway

Coway Airmega 350 and 450

SHOP NOW

Happy Socks

Crocs x Happy Socks

SHOP NOW

Pottery Barn Kids

Pottery Barn Kids Moon LED Mirror

SHOP NOW

07

Mary J. Blige

08

Mary J Blige

09

Mary J. Blige