Barack Obama lauds Charli XCX’s album Brat in a podcast, defends his choice of music in his famous 2024 summer playlist and more.

"People question sometimes whether I'm actually listening to all this music," Obama added with a defiant expression. "As I've testified before, I am. Charli XCX, she knows what sh

The concept of "Brat summer" became an even bigger cultural phenomenon in July following Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and his endorsement of Kamala Harris. Charli had posted "kamala IS brat" on X (formerly Twitter) that evening, meaning it as a compliment.

Former US President Barack Obama has a nuanced legacy, a large chunk of which involves his elite list-making. In August, Obama revealed his 2024 Summer Playlist, and Charli XCX’s “ 365 ” made the cut.

Barack Obama shared his highly-anticipated summer 2024 playlist. To our surprise, it included Charli XCX’s “365,” a song about doing coke in the club and aspiring to a year-long bender. The former president was a recent guest on an episode of the I’ve Had It Podcast,

This year, Obama filled his playlist with pop hits ranging from Charli XCX ’s turbo-charged “360”, Beyoncé’s country hit “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Billie Eillish’s “CHIHIRO”, which drew speculation online that the mix didn’t include songs the 44th president “actually listens” to.

Barack Obama, former president of the United States, as he does every summer, shared a playlist featuring his favourite songs. Among his top picks is the track "365" from the album "BRAT." The politician is facing accusations of being a poser.

Barack Obama, former president of the United States, as he does every summer, shared a playlist with his favorite songs. Among his top picks is the track "365" from the album "BRAT." The politician is facing accusations of being a poser.

Barack Obama heaped praises on British pop star Charli XCX after featuring one of her songs on his summer 2024 playlist.