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Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda Freestyles at Obama’s Command (Watch)

Lin Manuel Miranda and President Obama
Lin Manuel Miranda and President Obama at the White House (March 14, 2016)

*Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of Broadway’s hottest musical “Hamilton,” brought his rap skills from the Richard Rodgers Theatre to the White House for a special presidential freestyle.

Lin Manuel Miranda and President Obama at the White House (March 14, 2016)
Lin Manuel Miranda and President Obama at the White House (March 14, 2016)

“With President Obama holding up cue cards featuring such political words as Obamacare, Supreme Court and Congress, Miranda added them to his ongoing freestyle.

“You think that’s goin’ viral,” Obama said dropping the virtual mic to end the cypher.

Watch below:

First Lady Michelle Obama also hosted members of “Hamilton’s” Broadway cast in the East Room of the White House on Monday.

Cast members participated in a student workshop, student question-and-answer session and a performance of selections from the award winning musical.

View pics below:

first lady Michelle Obama (C) delivers remarks while welcoming the Broadway cast of HAMILTON, including (L-R) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Phillipa Soo, to the White House March 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.
First lady Michelle Obama (C) delivers remarks while welcoming the Broadway cast of HAMILTON, including (L-R) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Phillipa Soo, to the White House March 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Members of the Broadway cast of 'Hamilton,' including (L-R) Okieriete Onaodowan, creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, and Phillipa Soo perform music from the production in the East Room of the White House March 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Members of the Broadway cast of ‘Hamilton,’ including (L-R) Okieriete Onaodowan, creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, and Phillipa Soo perform music from the production in the East Room of the White House March 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Members of the Broadway cast of 'Hamilton,' including creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda (in blue jacket), applaud for educators before performing music from the production for President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and other guests in the East Room of the White House March 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Members of the Broadway cast of ‘Hamilton,’ including creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda (in blue jacket), applaud for educators before performing music from the production for President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and other guests in the East Room of the White House March 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.

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