--- description: President Barack Obama sings Hotline Bling by Drake in Baracksdubs YouTube video title: Watch President Obama 'Sing' Drake's 'Hotline Bling' image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Watch President Obama 'Sing' Drake's 'Hotline Bling'  by [Olivia B. Waxman](/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Staff Writer Dec 14, 2015 5:54 PM CUT  by [Olivia B. Waxman](/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Staff Writer Dec 14, 2015 5:54 PM CUT This video shows President Barack Obama “singing” Drake’s “Hotline Bling” for the latest edition of “[Baracksdubs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nanOevuxpdM "undefined"),” the YouTube channel that seamlessly edits footage of the leader’s public remarks into popular songs. These are the very same Internet wizards that made it look like Obama is belting out hits such as Taylor Swift’s [“Shake It Off”](http://time.com/3703027/obama-taylor-swift-shake-it-off/ "undefined") and Mark Ronson’s [“Uptown Funk,”](http://time.com/3685704/barack-obama-sings-uptown-funk-mark-ronson-bruno-mars/ "undefined") featuring Bruno Mars. Unfortunately, it does not seem like there was enough footage of the commander-in-chief dancing to make it look like he is mimicking Drake’s [much-memed dance moves](http://time.com/4079654/drake-hotline-bling-dancing-memes/ "undefined"). Which means we have to settle for Obama’s face being superimposed over the rapper’s mug. ### A History of Drake's Best Musical Collaborations  Crooner Trey Songz appeared on Drake’s 2009 track “Successful,” and that same year, Drake appeared on Songz’ “I Invented Sex.” Ray Tamarra—Getty Images  Over the years, Drizzy and Weezy have released several collaborations, but two of their most memorable team efforts include “HYFR” and “The Motto,” both from Drake’s 2011 album “Take Care.” Jared Milgrim—FilmMagic/Getty Images  In 2010, Drake appeared on Rihanna’s song “What’s My Name?” The following year, Rihanna returned the favor and sang on the title track from his 2011 album “Take Care.” They both starred in each other’s music videos. Johnny Nunez—WireImage/Getty Images  Eminem and Drake joined forces (along with Kanye West and Lil Wayne) for the 2009 hit “Forever.” Kevin Winter—Getty Images  Drake appeared on two Mary J. Blige tracks: “The One” in 2009 and “Mr. Wrong” in 2011. Kevin Winter—Getty Images  Drake was featured on Jay Z’s 2009 “Off That,” and Jay later appeared on Drake’s “Light Up” (2010) and “Pound Cake” (2013). Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images  Drake appeared on two of rapper and producer DJ Khaled’s biggest hits: “I’m On One” in 2011 and “No New Friends” in 2013. Kevin Winter—Getty Images  Drake’s fellow Young Money artist Nicki Minaj has appeared on several of his songs, like “Up All Night” in 2010 and “Make Me Proud” in 2011\. Drake has appeared on her recent songs like "Only" and "Truffle Butter." Johnny Nunez—WireImage/Getty Images  Drake’s fellow Toronto native The Weeknd lent his R&B vocals to Drake’s song “Crew Love.” Drake has appeared on The Weeknd’s songs “The Zone” and “Live For.” Ian West—PA Wire/AP  Jamie Foxx invited Drake to rap on his 2009 song “Digital Girl” and his 2010 “Fall For Your Type.” Paul Drinkwater—NBC/Getty Images ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4147665/barack-obama-drake-hotline-bling/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4147665/barack-obama-drake-hotline-bling/"},"headline":"Watch President Obama 'Sing' Drake's 'Hotline Bling'","datePublished":"2015-12-14T17:54:47.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:46:46.335Z","description":"And 'dance' like Drake, too","url":"https://time.com/4147665/barack-obama-drake-hotline-bling/","keywords":["Newsfeed","viral"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Olivia B. 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