A few years after Barack Obama acknowledged that Drake is “able to do anything he wants,” the Canadian rapper was recently seen enjoying a night out with Obama’s two daughters.
The former first daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, were spotted partying at a popular Hollywood venue with Drake. Both were dressed in bold, trendy outfits, with one showing off her midriff and the other wearing a revealing top.
Malia and Sasha, who have grown up in the public eye, seem to be embracing adulthood and living life on their own terms.
Life in the White House was undoubtedly challenging for the two sisters, Malia, born on July 4, 1998, and Sasha, born on June 10, 2001. From 2009 to 2017, they lived under intense scrutiny as the daughters of then-President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
“They are watched. They had to learn how to balance the unwanted attention, but do it politely. To build their own lives in the spotlight and not be eaten up by it,” Michelle Obama explained during a podcast interview with Melinda French Gates. She went on to highlight how she raised her daughters to be independent and confident, knowing that they wouldn’t always live in the unique environment of the White House.
Back in 2014, when Malia was preparing for her prom, her father admitted that seeing her all grown up was a tough moment. “I think it’s fair to say that the first time you see your daughter in heels is a little bit jarring,” he shared in an interview. After finishing high school in 2016, Malia took a gap year before attending Harvard University, graduating in 2021.