If there were any supporters of Harry Belafonte’s recent criticisms saying Beyonce and Jay-Z lack social awareness, this would show otherwise, because it looks like the fundraiser held by the mega-couple for President Obama’s re-election campaign was a huge success, raising $4 million for the cause. The guest list was capped off at 100 at $40,000 per ticket, and held at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club.
In her introduction of the President to the party, Beyonce said, "I can't tell you how proud we are to host tonight's event with President Obama ... we believe in his vision."
Obama also made a brief speech to the warm reception of supporters.
Held on a school night, the first lady Michelle and his daughters Sasha and Malia couldn’t make it, but he acknowledged Beyonce as being a great role model for his girls. "Beyoncé could not be a better role model for our daughters because she carries herself with such class and poise," he said. "And has so much talent."
He also jokingly drew comparisons to himself and rap mogul Jay-Z. "Jay-Z now knows, you know, what my life is like," he said. "We both have daughters. And our wives are more popular than we are ... So we've got a little bond there. It's hard, but it's okay."
This isn’t the first time the President made an appearance at a Jay-Z-thrown event. On Sept. 1 at Jay’s Made in America concert in Philadelphia, Obama made an appearance on the jumbo screen via a pre-recorded video preceded by the message “Public Service Announcement.” "To me, the idea of America is that no matter who you are, what you look like or where you come from, you can make it if you try. Jay-Z did it," Obama said in the video to thousands of cheering fans. "He didn't come from power or privilege. He got ahead because he worked hard, learned from his mistakes and just plain refused to quit. That's what 'made in America' means."
Beyonce and Jay-Z Raise $4 Million for President Obama's Re-Election Fundraiser
9/19/2012 3:31:54 PM
