BET Presents: Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration

BET Presents: Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Created byBET
StarringVarious
Country of originUnited States
Production
Executive producerDeborah Lee
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworkSyndicated
ReleaseNovember 15, 2016 (2016-11-15)

BET Presents: Love And Happiness: An Obama Celebration was held at the White House on the South Lawn on October 26, 2016. It aired November 15, 2016 on BET and Centric. The celebration served as a "love letter to President Obama and First Lady, Michelle Obama." The event was hosted by Terrence J and Regina Hall. Featuring musical guest, Jill Scott, Common, Usher, Bell Biv DeVoe, The Roots, Janelle Monaé, De La Soul, Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Kierra Sheard and Leslie Odom Jr.[1]

Hosts

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The Final Goodbye

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During the final concert of the evening, Barack Obama wanted to thank BET for agreeing the film, his block party.

Speakers

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Set lists

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Performer(s) Song
Jill Scott Run Run Run
Jill Scott Golden
Common Obama Freestyle (The People Remix)
Common The Light
Common Glory (featuring Yolanda Adams)
Janelle Monáe Smile
Janelle Monáe Tightrope
Leslie Odom Jr. Barack Obama : The Musical
Leslie Odom Jr. Forever Young
Bell Biv Devoe Poison
Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Kierra Sheard Jesus Can Work it Out (featuring The Reginald Golden Singers)
The Roots The Next Movement
The Roots White House Boogie (Jungle Boogie Remix)
De La Soul Buddy (Intro) (featuring The Roots)
De La Soul The Bizness (featuring Common & The Roots)
De La Soul Me Myself and I (featuring The Roots)
The Roots You Got Me (featuring Jill Scott & Usher)
Usher You Make Me Wanna (featuring The Roots)
Usher Caught Up (featuring The Roots)
Usher Rock Creek Park (featuring The Roots)
Usher Yeah ! (featuring The Roots)
The Roots Love & Happiness (Outro)

References

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  1. ^ Calvario, Liz (2016-11-16). "'Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration': Watch Highlights From BET's Musical Tribute". Indiewire.
  2. ^ "'Love And Happiness: An Obama Celebration' Was A Much-Needed Dose Of Black Inspiration". Essence.com. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2016-11-17.