Obama's 'Jay-Z Moment' as He Surprises Michelle at DC Book Event

Former US President Barack Obama surprised his wife, Michelle, with flowers onstage as she was promoting her new book at the Capital One Arena in Washington on November 17.

Michelle Obama was talking about her husband with former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett, when Jarrett announced a special guest, prompting Barack to come on stage, carrying a bouquet of flowers for his wife, NBC reported.

This footage, taken by Seth Nieman, shows the Obamas together on stage, as Barack says: “It’s like when, you know, Jay-Z comes out during the Beyonce concert.” Credit: Seth Nieman via Storyful