Michelle Obama Applauds The Weeknd for Shining a 'Light' During Tough Times at 2021 BRIT Awards

12.05.2021 - 01:59

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Michelle Obama is applauding The Weeknd. The former first lady made a virtual appearance during the 2021 BRIT Awards on Tuesday, where she praised the singer for shining a «light» during tough times.The Weeknd performed «Save Your Tears» during the telecast, dressed in an all-black outfit and singing and dancing in the rain.

He was then presented with the International Male Solo Artist Award by Obama.«He's made himself into one of the biggest names in music.

His songs have been streamed billions of times around the world, and thankfully he found his way through that maze to the Super Bowl,» she said before adding that he's «made his impact not just onstage and in our earbuds, he's also donated millions to causes like COVID relief and Black.

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