“I know for a fact that it was all over my face like, ‘Wait, is she rapping this?’ ” Eliott said.
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In between, Obama and Corden chat about education initiatives, as well as some of the lighter elements of White House life. “My husband is in there somewhere”.
Corden and Obama appeared to drive in circles around the South Lawn of the White House as they sang along to songs in the auto. And since Missy was already in the auto, they went ahead and sang her hit “Get Ur Freak On“. “Did you know that Stevie Wonder is my favorite”, she says”.
She smiled as she and Corden belted out Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies“, and then delivered the ideal post-song zinger about their performance. Obama tells Corden she’s excited to sit in the front passenger seat since she has rarely been able to do so for nearly eight years.
During a seeeeeeerious belting to Michelle’s own empowering single “This Is For My Girls“, featuring Kelly Clarkson, Zendaya, Lea Michelle, Kelly Rowland, and MISSY ELLIOTT (which benefits FLOTUS’ Let Girls Learn charity), the sonic prophet herself, Missy Elliott, appears in the backseat.
“Carpool Karoke” has become a trademark segment for Corden’s late-night show, and Obama is only the latest big get for the popular series. The track benefits Let Girls Learn, which was launched past year by the first lady and President Barack Obama to confront the obstacles that challenge girls across the globe who are unable to get an education.
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And listen to “This is for my Girls” here.
