Barack Obama reveals his favorite films, songs and books at the end of the year

He hoped that his followers would find something new among them, and at the same time asked for tips himself: “I hope you find something new that you like – and please send me your recommendations so I can check them out!“

Obama listened to Rosalía and K-Pop in 2025

The list of Obama’s favorite music includes rap tracks like „just say dat“ by Gunna, „luther“ by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, „Nokia“ by Drake or „No More Old Men“ by Chance the Rapper and Jamila Woods.

But also pop songs like “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga, „The Giver“ by Chappell Roan or „Sex, Violence and Tires“ by Rosalía are on it. The former president apparently also has songs like 2025 “In private” by Xavi and Manuel Turizo, „Faithless“ by Bruce Springsteen or „Jump“ preferred by the K-pop group Blackpink.

Obama recommends DiCaprio film

At the top of the list of the best films of 2025 for Obama (64) is the new film by Paul Thomas Anderson „One Battle After Another“ starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The 44th US President also recommends, among other things „It Was Just An Accident“ by the Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi and the two dramas “Hamnet” and “Sentimental Value.”

Obama’s favorite books of 2025

The top book of 2025 was for Obama „Paper Girl“the memoirs of American journalist Beth Macy. In it, Macy returns to her hometown in Ohio and examines the political divide there.

Obama also liked it „There Is No Place For Us“ by Brian Goldstone about homeless professionals in the USA and the essay collection “Dead and Alive” by Zadie Smith. Of course, he also mentions his wife Michelle’s new book and writes: “Of course I’m partial.” (dpa, aim)