EVENTS: CELEBS AT THE HISTORIC INAUGURAL CEREMONY
Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States at the US Capitol Tuesday, January 20, in Washington, DC.
Various celebs (including: Oprah Winfrey, Diddy, Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson and more) attended the historic event to be a witness to history and the legendary singer Aretha Franklin performed “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” for the crowd of an estimated 2 million people.
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1.
HB
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Feeling that hat Jigga!
2.
Don't Be Churlish....
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Beyonce - Lovely! That’s my girl!
Jay-Z - WTF? He’s embarrassing himself.
And why does Jay look like he’s towering over Bey? I didn’t know he was THAT tall. Maybe they’re sitting?
Solange looks lost.
3.
Nikki
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Cool.
4.
Nikki
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
So they basically had to be in the crowd with the regular ppl?
5.
Don't Be Churlish....
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
I still love you HOV!
6.
theFirst muthafucka
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
today I wear MY obama shirts daMN i CANT believe iT
I LOVE OBAMA SPEECH BECAUSE I KNOW BUSH COULDNT GIVE ONE SO ARTICULATE
P.S. BRANDY PERFORMS NATIONAL ATHEM FOR BARACK
http://ilovebrandy.wordpr...-game-photos/#comment-337
GO GET THAT ALBUM
7.
Anita
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
OBAMA!
8.
MLOVE
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Nice! Good to see lots of folks turned out to show support. I’m very suprised to see Arnold Schwarznegger….his wife must have made him come.
This was such an exciting, prestigious, and distinguished event to watch!
9.
I'M JUST SAYING...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
OMG Jigga looks like Andre Leon Talley in that hat! Just saying…
10.
Blkgotti79
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Its a Beautiful Day…..Barack Obama is our President!!!!!!!!
Jigga….what is up with the hat????
Does anybody else think Patti Labelle would have given a better perfomance than Aretha, no disrespect to Aretha(one of the greatest) but Ive heard better from her…
11.
Simone
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
People that is a Stupid hat!!!
I mean its just scary, and can puffys moma look like a grown up with some class PLS! everyone else looks decent.
12.
GS
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Love B and Jay. Jay is definitely keeping warm. I don’t blame him.
13.
Tha New Jessica Rabbit
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
THIS IS JUST HOTT I’M SO HAPPY!!!
14.
BAD BAD BITCH
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Umm Don King…
WTF!
15.
yd18
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
I understand its cold…but jay that hat doesnt look good…but im happy people are out there supporting…and that all that matters…..
16.
Kena
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
A lot of star power there. Didn’t know Kevin Johnson was the mayor of Sacramento….from basketball to mayor & Arnold Schwarzenegger from movies to governor. Ooookay
17.
Enneirda07
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Aretha got on the church hat of all church hats, lol!!!
18.
london speaks
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
MY LAWD JAY Z REALLY IS UGLY….
19.
Kena
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
meant Sacramento & governor
20.
PROUD BLACK WOMAN
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
HISTORY OF THE WORLD BABY!!!! THE PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!
EVERYONE looks WONDERFULL on this MARVELOUS on this historic day!
My prayers go out to the Obama family in hopes that God watch over them.
21.
SL #2/ IA...SF #4
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
FIRST….Im sooooo excited..OMG I’ve been getting chills all day.
Beyonce looks so cute. She looks Ray Ban shades. I like Jay’s looks.
Areatha sounded a mess. But Hey, she’s da Queen, gotta love her
22.
Niesey
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
On this day my black people are still hating on one another - over a hat that a black man chose to wear to an event they could not afford to attend. Sad……
23.
Rebel
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
#22 I Agree!!! Did yall hear what the man (President Barack Obama) said?!
24.
------- Jazzo--------
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
One thing that I like about looking at these pictures is, that today… no matter what celeb you are/were…. you were just regular people sitting in the audience witnessing something so much bigger than any album/movie you could ever make! I imagine it was humbling for alot of people……
25.
dEEZY
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
#10
I wasnt too big on Aretha’s version of “My Country, Tis of Thee” either.
And I think Jay’s hat is cute in a way. Looks like an Eskimo….LOL.
26.
Nickey
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
That fur hat Jay Z has on is not cute. I still dont get why people think wearing a dead animals fur is cute. Anyway, everyone else looks nice. YES WE DID!
27.
LMAO at the desperate beyawnce stans
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
O
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is my president!!!! Congrats to him and that’s all that mattered. F’ the celebrities time for change.
28.
SexyQB
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Everybody looks nice
29.
sue reps for jamaica
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
everyone looks a-ok!!! beeand jay!! awesome
Finally i see oprah an STEADMAN!!!
30.
Nicole
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Uh yeah #4 no one got special seating unless you were part of a policital party. They ppl jus like us, they dont get special seating lol.
31.
MWNY
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
My favorite picture is of Magic and the res of the people from CA. Jay-Z look like Don King in that hat. Way to go star-uhs at the event.
32.
Addy Bardust
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Mr&Mrs Carter looking great as usual…love love love that hat..
Sorry but Aretha sounded sooo terrible…she sounded like Amy Winehouse..mumbling words….I agree with #10..Patti LaBelle would have killed it with a memorable soulfilled performance. ..oh welll…Obama is president and that’s all that matters.
33.
ELIMINATE THE WORD "HATE" IN 09
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
JAY-Z LOOK A DAMN FOOL. I DON’T GIVE A DAMN HOW COLD IT IS OUT THERE HE COULD HAVE PICKED A BETTER HAT THEN THAT. AND THEM GLASSES REALLY IRK ME. LIKE FOR REAL
34.
Fran Boggan
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
ROFLMAO - i thought jigga was shock g from Digital Underground. besides that welcome home mr president
35.
Chick
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Jay Z look like a DAMN FOOL
36.
msblknasty1
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
jay needs to quit dat hat is so ugly just like him… bey is in it for the money aint no way in hell i would wake up to that in the morning….. aretha is the queen of soul for a reason enuff sed lolol ….OBAMA FOR YO MOMMA LOLO
37.
Meme
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
This was a great day, so proud and im not even american
Bey and Jay look great
ermmm, sorry but Aretha was a very bad choice, she sounded like a traumatized cat!!! Pattie most definitely been better!!
but wateva, it was a great day non-the less
38.
FallBackHaters
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
LOL @ the hate Jay. Nice touch. Anywho my fave couple (The Carters) look fabulous. Solo looks lovely.
39.
SugarhoneyIcedtea
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Everybody looked healthy, happy and nice! I’m european but I did feel proud of Barack and my black folks! God bless us
40.
Jacqui Robinson
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
What a Day! I wish it could go on forever. I’m in awe. How great it is to be alive today! Thanks be to GOD!!!
I didn’t know Aretha had gotten married again. Dang Retha.
41.
THanks
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
The word hater really should die out right about now because people dont know how to use it.
1. HATE: to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
Just becasue you dont like someones hat does not mean your hating on them, it called having an opinion
1. OPINION: a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
2. a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
42.
sexsee
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Diddy, Looks good
43.
trendsetter
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
i wonder if beyonce opinion matters when it comes to jay z style in clothes
44.
Lady B
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Puffy really loves his Mom, I’m glad to see he brought her to inaguration instead of bringing one of his hoes.
Everyone looks nice. For the first time, I’m proud of America!!!!!
45.
Colognemode
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
TOTALLY agree with #41..go head
46.
issii
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Aunt rere sounded a damn Hot Ass Mess LMAO! I thought i was the only one shoot that felt that lol
This is History
Jay-z, Like someone said ugly just like him j/k………………Not
47.
issii
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
The Hat^^^^^
48.
jaswinda
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Jays hat is fantastic, I have one too. Trust me these types of hat are good for this kind of weather especially if you have short hair. Many russians wear these hats.
****** O B A M A *****
49.
wtf?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
beyonce looks awesome. This is amazing!
50.
jaswinda
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Where is rihanna herpes? i thought she was performing somewhere for the obama…. no shine for her now many people are on obama obama obama
51.
Kenny
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
@50
I think Rihanna is performig tonight on MTV for the RIAA charity ball
52.
Thanks
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Why is Solange wearing some purple 1980’s like a virgin gloves? Did she forget she was going to the inauguration and baby Daniel’s video shoot.
53.
wtf?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
rihanna’s doing some charity even lol…..she could never perform at the real inauguration LOLLLLLLOLOLOLOLOL BEYONCE IS GOING TO HONOR THEM TONIGHT AT THEIR FIRST DANCE. THis is ICONIC!
54.
Surely
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Beyonce looks simply beautiful.
Jay looks nice different hat and as someone else mentioned he resemble a Russian.
Diddy look nice.
Diddy’s mom need to look, act and dress her age.
Solange looks nice but lonely.
Oprah and Stedman look great.
Aretha look nice good to see her breast hidden but she did not sound good she was not a good choice.
Everyone look nice.
Don King……..well I’ll just say he’s there.
55.
Lisa
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
@9 You are exactly right!
56.
Strutt
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
I’M JUST SAYING…
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
OMG Jigga looks like Andre Leon Talley in that hat! Just saying…
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LMAO. I thought the same thing
57.
Terry
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Yes people this is not about Beyonce, Rihanna or all those other celebrities who does not make history it’s about Obama forget all the fame and fortune and who is this the best this is the REAL DEAL!!!!!!!!!
58.
Stacy
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
@ 53 This is not a diss or anything, but this is about OBAMA not Beyonce good for her that she’s sinigng. It was uncalled for to try and turn this into a Beyonce vs. Rihanna battle they are both talented and like I said it’s about Obama!!!!!
59.
Meka
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Everyone looks nice love Jigga hat and him, People blow me with this ugly stuff cause you have been brainwash by European standards of beauty and find having a big nose and lips make you ugly smh. Beauty is subjective so what you find ugly someone else considers handsome and vice versa.
60.
Kina
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
JayZ—>Big hat,Bit glasses, big ass lips…Not a good look. I know it was cold as hell but do Mrs. Ali have a damn blanket? I know Oprah stayed warm with that cockerspaniel on her head. Now to be nice, Mr and Mrs. Spielberg looks very clean and classy.
61.
DL
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
I agree with those that say that this surreal moment in history has nothing to do with any of these celebrities. This day shows black people of all ages that you can be somebody through hard work and living a honest life. You don’t have to be a singer, ball player or rapper to make a significant impact in the world. Thank you President Obama for showing the world that a black man is capable of being president of the US.
62.
GTFOH
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
HATE: to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
This word should never die out because sometimes it fits the description.
63.
Babatunde
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
That hat is the business. They where them in Russia. I’ve always wanted one. They look so warm.
64.
Lil_Mama
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Is that Jay-Z’s mom in the 7th pic??
And I kind of like his hat.
65.
BEYONCE
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
EVERYONCE LOOKS FEIRCE
66.
Stop it
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
@lil Mama…yes, its her! I can remember her from the Fade to black dvd!
When I would be Jays girlfriend, I would have told him to put that hat away.
Stop hating on him and get along with your life! Oh my god, why you’ll hate on him? What’s the reason? He is intelligent, confident, nice and down to earth.
67.
Butterpeacan
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Everyone looks good and respectable. Sorry they could have gotten Patti Labelle coz Aretha sounded a shitty hot mess!
68.
Miss. Tiandez Jones
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
i love aretha! go girl!
love love love it
69.
lollipop
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Who cares? It’s not about shallow people.
It’s about history. Tomorrow the ignorant will be back to cussing, drinking, and shaking their asses.
70.
Mtwbabyface
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
LOL…..Jay-Z looks like Andre Leon Talley.
71.
caren
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
look at all of that support!
jay needs to take that bear off his head!!!
72.
Hollywood Blackout
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
The cult of celebrity continues. Why should we be “proud” of these folks when 99% of them have done more damage to the image of Black Americans than anything else in the past 60 years? Why should I not “hate” on someone like Jay-Z who sold drugs in his neighborhood and then made even more money being a misogynistic asshole.
Do you folks realize that for every half-black man like Barack Obama who defies racial stereotypes there are dozens of them that will fall in line thanks to people like Jay-Z and Diddy? I don’t care how well they “clean” up their images. They should give back all the millions they made denigrating women and celebrating violence and criminality. Then try to make an HONEST living and see where they stack up.
73.
divaTy
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
I know Solange has to try to be “different,” but she knows her hands are cold in those lace half gloves!
74.
wtf?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
Aretha sounded HORRIBLE. Rihanna has herpes.
75.
boombox
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 /
lol 41, the only people who try to spell out the meaning of hater is a person who has been called a hater one too many times.
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