President Obama, Kendrick Lamar & Janelle Monae Awkwardly Sing 'Happy Birthday' To Malia Obama (VIDEO)

By Isha Thorpe

July 5, 2016

Malia Obama had a very happy birthday thanks to her dad, the president.

During the White House's 4th Of July celebration, President Obama purposely embarrassed his eldest daughter, Malia, who turned 18 years old that same day.

After thanking the military for its service, as well as the event's performers--who included Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monáe, the Prez said, “And just because it’s a job of a father to embarrass his daughters, I’ve got one last job. It just so happens we celebrate our country’s birthday on the same day we celebrate my oldest daughter’s birthday.”

That's when he went into a full on sang-along with K. Dot and Janelle with his dad-certified rendition of "Happy Birthday," for his newly legal daughter.

Check out the cute moment below!

Photo: Getty Images

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