By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo
In the heart of August 2021, Barack Obama, the former leader of the free world, rang in his 60th year amidst friends, fanfare, and a touch of weed. The opulent affair unfolded within the luxurious confines of the Obamas' mansion in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. A select crowd of 300 exclusive guests graced the event, as reported by The Hill.
Barack and Michelle Obama from his 60th party pic.twitter.com/amGMRgsInO
— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) August 8, 2021
An illustrious assemblage was present, with names like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, H.E.R, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Trap Beckham, TJ Chapman, and Erykah Badu gracing the guest list, as per USA Today.
Leaked Snapshots and Revealing Revelry
Yet, in an era where sharing is habitual, some party-goers couldn't resist. Defying the strict no-sharing rule on social media, guests like rapper Trap Beckham, songstress Erykah Badu and manager TJ Chapman sneaked out snapshots. Notably, the napkins —brandished with "44×60" in gold— caught the eye of many. This emblem celebrated Obama, the 44th U.S. president, stepping into his 60th year. Among these visuals, Trap Beckham and TJ Chapman were spotted enjoying massive blunts. Worth noting, in Massachusetts, lighting up is all above board. "It was an evening like no other. Had the footage made it out, it'd be everywhere. Obama was dancing, living the moment. That's a side not many have witnessed," shared Beckham on his platform.
La megafiesta de los 60 años de Barack Obama SIN MÁSCARAS.... pic.twitter.com/yyZ2CYNaAY
— Maibort Petit (@maibortpetit) August 8, 2021
Yet, not all feedback was festive. Obama faced some heat for the maskless affair and the initial magnitude of the guest list. While originally 475 names long, concerns about the Delta COVID-19 variant prompted a trim down.
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