Barack Obama supports Drake's ambition to play him in a biopic

The rapper in 2010 had expressed his desire to play the former US President

In 2010, popular hip-hop artist Drake had proclaimed that he was the right man to portray former US President Barrack Obama in a biopic about the latter. "I hope somebody makes a movie about Obama's life soon because I could play him," he had said in an interview with Paper magazine.

"I watch all the addresses. Any time I see him on TV, I don't change the channel, I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice. If you ask anyone who knows me, I'm pretty good at impressions."

Earlier this week, the Obama sat down for an hour-long interview in an episode of Complex's 360 With Speedy Morman. During the conversation, Obama talked about how he wouldn't be bothered if Drake ended up playing him, reported BlogTO.

"I will say this: Drake seems to be able to do anything he wants," said Obama in response. "I mean, that is a talented brother. So if the time comes, and he's ready…"

Morman then asked Obama directly whether he would be willing to give a "thumbs up" to the possible portrayal.

"Drake has, more importantly, I think, my household's stamp of approval," he responded. "I suspect Malia and Sasha would be just fine with it."

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