Grammy award-winning rapper Drake recently got President Obama’s “stamp of approval” to play the 44th president in a biopic. Although no production of such a film is in the works, the former-President gave Drake the hypothetical OK in an interview with Complex’s 360 With Speedy Morman.
What We Know:
- A previous statement by Drake from 2010 reads, “I hope somebody makes a movie about Obama’s life soon because I could play him,” says the rapper. “I watch all the addresses. Anytime I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel, I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice.” he adds, “If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m pretty good at impressions. Slowly but surely, I’m not in the study mode because nobody’s called me about anything, but I just pay attention so when the day comes I’m not scrambling to learn how to speak like him.”
- In response to the 10 year old hypothetical, Obama attests that, “Drake seems to be able to do anything he wants. I mean, that is a talented, talented brother. So, if the time comes and he’s ready, you know…” After being pressed for a more direct answer, the former POTUS states, “Drake has – more importantly I think – my household’s stamp of approval. I suspect Malia and Sasha would be just fine with it.”
- Although a new biopic on the life of Barack Obama has not been announced, the former President has previously had films made about his early and personal life. Actors who have played Obama include Devon Terrell in Barry, Parker Sawyers in Southside With You, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in the mini-series, The Comedy Rule.
- President Obama joined Complex News host Speedy Morman on his show’s latest episode to promote his new book, A Promised Land, which is the first volume of his presidential memoirs. Throughout the interview, they touched on Covid-19, Lebron James, and famously, and famously, Donald Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 election.
Although a lot has changed since Obama’s presidency, especially in this past year alone, the former POTUS himself expressed optimism about moving forward in 2021. “The good news is that we have a chance with a new president and a new vice president to make more progress,” he said.
