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DJ posts stealth pics of Obama’s ‘epic’ birthday party — before being forced to delete them

A performer at former President Barack Obama’s birthday party managed to take stealth pictures of the opulent Martha’s Vineyard event and share them with Instagram followers.

Rapper Trap Beckham and manager TJ Chapman discreetly snapped pics of the event’s high-end food, drink and swag offerings and talked to their followers as the party unfolded, according to screenshots of the posts, which were later deleted under the event’s photography ban.

The recording artist and his handler posted themselves smoking cannabis — which is legal in Massachusetts.

Snaps of the open bar showed bottles of top-shelf liquor and cigars, and s’mores cocktails garnished with melted marshmallows.

Despite Questlove being enlisted to coordinate a meat-free menu, photos showed that steak, chicken and shrimp were also available, with rice, greens and potatoes on the side.

TJ Chapman (left) and Trap Beckham, who performed at the event, gave social media followers a behind-the-scenes look at President Barack Obama's 60th birthday party.
TJ Chapman (left) and Trap Beckham gave social media followers a brief behind-the-scenes look at former President Barack Obama’s 60th birthday party on Aug. 7, 2021.Tjsdjs / Instagram

Brownies and watermelon slices were served to staff and performers for dessert, along with Mexican hot chocolate, which the musician and manager apparently washed down with Hennessy, screenshots of the social media posts show.

Erykah Badu snapped the former president on the dance floor, where Beckham said “he danced the whole time.” Instagram
Chapman, who manages Beckham, captured the festivities in real-time. Tjsdjs / Instagram
Chapman shows off his credential for the birthday bash, which took place in Martha’s Vineyard. Tjsdjs / Instagram
A napkin commemorates President Barack Obama’s birthday and presidency. Tjsdjs / Instagram

Gold napkins, masks and backstage passes were emblazoned with 44X60, a reference to the 44th president’s 60th birthday, and bathroom amenities included antiperspirant wipes, a lint roller and Advil, according to the pictures.

Beckham, who reportedly performed a version of his hit “Birthday B—h” for the prez — who was also sung to by Alicia Keys and John Legend — later posted about the party.

“Had to delete everything due to the rules,” Beckham reportedly explained. “It was epic for sure. If any videos surface it’s going viral. He danced the whole time. Nobody ever seen Obama like this before.”

Barack Obama hit a local golf course with pals just hours before his party got underway. Maciel-Ngre-GLH / BACKGRID
Chapman shared exclusive sights from President Obama’s birthday bash. Tjsdjs / Instagram
Chapman even went as far as to show which items were available on the menu. Tjsdjs / Instagram

By 1 a.m., the “scaled-down” shindig had officially petered out, as throngs of famous guests and workers clogged the roads of small-town Oak Bluffs, creating a “s–t show” of traffic congestion on the resort island, police said.

Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Jennifer Hudson, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Bradley Cooper, Don Cheadle, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Bruce Springsteen, Erykah Badu, Steven Colbert and John Kerry were just some of the rumored celebrity guests at the seaside affair.

An aerial photo shows the massive party tent for Obama’s party on Martha’s Vineyard. BACKGRID

Inside the Obamas’ Martha’s Vineyard home where Barack hosted his 60th birthday bash

The 6,900-square-foot house has seven bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms. Realtor.com
The Obamas bought the $11.75 million Martha’s Vineyard estate in 2019 after previously renting it. Realtor.com
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Obama's Martha Vineyard estate
An aerial shot of the Obama’s Martha Vineyard estate.Realtor.com
Obama Martha Vineyard estate
The 29-acre estate is on the Edgartown Great Pond.
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The home has a stone patio and a pool. Landvest
A view of the home’s chef’s kitchen. Landvest
A sitting area inside the Obamas’ Martha’s Vineyard estate. Landvest
This entertainment room has coffered ceilings, a fireplace and a pool table. Landvest
Vast views outside the conference room. Landvest
One of the home’s seven bedrooms. Landvest
The property is large enough to host the former president’s “scaled-down” 60th birthday bash. Landvest