President Barack Obama has admitted to being a “Single Ladies” fan. In a behind-the-scenes video from the inauguration festivities, posted on singer John Legend’s Web site, the President told Beyonce that he’d done her dance routine from the “Single Ladies” video for the First Family.
“Mr. President, you didn’t tell Beyonce about ‘Single Ladies?’ Your rendition?” wife Michelle asked as they greeted the singer and stars including Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige.
“I’m not like Justin (Timberlake,) I didn’t put on the outfit,” Obama answered, referring to a recent “Saturday Night Live” clip, which saw Justin dancing in a leotard and tights to “Single Ladies.” “I didn’t want my girls thinking that I couldn’t, y’know — I got a little something.”
In the clip, the First Lady, Vice President Joe Biden and his family joined the President in thanking the stars for their efforts during the campaign.
“You have been so great throughout the race, I am very grateful,” the President told Legend, and Michelle Obama had kind words for the singer as well.
“You worked hard for this,” she said.
“You worked harder,” Legend responded.
President Obama is no stranger to showing off his dance moves. He previously tested them out on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” during his campaign.