Barack Obama went viral after a clip showed him dapping up players at USA Basketball’s 50th Anniversary party.
USA Today reports the former president made a surprise visit to speak to the Olympians on the importance of repping the U.S.
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Barack Obama Goes Viral After Dapping Up Team USA Players
Before Team USA heads overseas to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, they enjoyed a lil’ celebration with a special guest. Barack took a moment to shake each player and coach’s hands on Team USA, but social media noticed a difference in some greetings. When the 62-year-old seemingly approached Black players, he dapped them up. It was more personal, exhibiting the way many Black men greet each other in America. You could hear a ‘smack’ when his hand connected with many of the players’ palms. This is usually the sign of a top-tier dap-up. However, when he seemingly shook the hands of white players and coaches, it was more of a standard corporate handshake. However, he did extend hugs to some of the men.
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Social Media Reacts To Obama’s Viral Video
Commenters under The Shade Room’s post noted that the video clip reminded them of Key & Peele’s sketch, which exaggerated the difference in handshakes when Obama greets some African Americans.
@marquiesa said, “He knew what he was doing and that makes it even funnier!”
Team USA is a favorite team to win, but France reportedly may give them a run for their money. Obama said he’s “confident” his boys will “[bring] back” the dub.
