Performing at the White House is probably Wale’s biggest show yet. Photo courtesy of @Wale on Instagram
The Scoop: The First Lady Michelle Obama and rapper Wale are teaming up for this year’s Reach Higher initiative as part of the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit to promote education. The D.C. rapper will perform at the White House for over 100 students who persevered their way into college coming from homeless, special-needs, rural, urban and foster backgrounds.
“I’m beyond honored and grateful to be involved in the First Lady’s ‘Reach Higher’ initiative and to have the opportunity to sit down with her, as well as perform for the kids of D.C. I believe that the youth are the first step in creating a better country, so to be involved in a program that aims to enrich their lives is truly the greatest reward,” Wale said in a statement with Revolt. “Having grown up in Washington, D.C., being invited to the White House by the First Lady is a dream come true. Thank you to Mrs. Obama and her entire staff for this opportunity.”
The Spin: The MMG rapper is also set to participate in an E! News-moderated panel featuring FLOTUS, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and 1vyG co-founder Manuel Contreras.
via allhiphop.com
It’s very honorable that hip-hoppers are not only being recognized, but also have no problem participating in such great causes. Although with rap music being a media scapegoat, I wonder what hate, if any will Wale’s attendance bring.
The Question: What do you think of Wale’s big day on July 23? Let us know in the comments below!
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President Barack Obama Invites Rapper Wale To The White House – July 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama Teams Up With Rapper “Wale” For a White House Event – July 2015
How can I not admire and respect Mr. and Mrs. Obama when they rub elbows and take snapshots with a popular American rap artist who characterizes the maternal half of our population as *itches?
I especially like this Wale rap performance titled “Girls on Drugs.” Though after reading his lyrics I am confused why he did not title this rap, *itches on Drugs?”
https://knutesniche.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/wale-lyrics-girls-on-drugs.jpg
I’ll tell ya, these lyrics remind me of the songs written and composed by my Motown music friends from the 60s.
Olubowale “Wale” Victor Akintimehin’s love and respect for women, our moms, sisters, grandmas, daughters and aunts, is genuinely heartwarming, bringing tears to my eyes.
During his time as President of the United States of America, what has Mr. Obama and his wife done to end the National Epidemic of Child Abuse & Neglect that for decades has emotionally harmed and deprived countless American children of African descent from experiencing a safe, fairly happy American kid childhood?
#RestorePrideInParenting
#EndChildAbuseNeglect
#ProtectKidsFromIrresponsibleCaregivers