| Baracksdubs | |
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 Channel logo | |
| YouTube information | |
| Created by | Fadi Saleh |
| Years active | 2012–2019 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Subscribers | 1.48 million |
| Total views | 309.7 million |
| Network | Maker Studios (2012–2015) Spare Time Entertainment (2015–2019) |
Last updated: October 5, 2024 | |
Baracksdubs is a popular YouTube channel and series that uses Barack Obama speeches to create cover songs, generally of popular songs. The channel was created by Fadi Saleh as a then-freshman student of the University of Tennessee.[1][2] The channel was a Maker Studios partner from 2012 to 2015.[3][4] Afterwards, Saleh formed his own company, Spare Time Entertainment.[5]
- ^ Murray, Rheana (March 30, 2012). "Barack Obama sings 'Sexy and I Know It' by LMFAO in viral YouTube video". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ^ Jaworski, Michelle (July 16, 2012). "Barack's Dubs: How a biochemistry student makes President Obama sing". Daily Dot. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ^ "5 Questions With... 5Qs with… Will Keenan, Formerly of Maker Studios". videoink.com. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ Arnold, Gage (February 27, 2014). "Creator of 'Baracksdubs' hopes to turn viral videos into vehicle for change". Daily Beacon. University of Tennessee. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ Harrington, Carly (September 1, 2015). "Baracksdubs to relaunch with growth plans". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved June 12, 2016.