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Obama's star-studded leaving bash attended by Stevie Wonder, Meryl Streep and Paul McCartney
Obama's guest list for his farewell bash would put any other party to shame; his gathering, which was held on Friday night, was attended by many celebrities including Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and Stevie Wonder.
It was rumoured Beyonce was in attendance, and her former bandmate Kelly Rowland was pictured before the party.
Rapper Wale wore a bright orange blazer as he posed for a jubilant picture with Ms Rowland.
President Obama had previously mentioned his party, telling a young fan: “We are going to have a big party before we leave office, but I’ll be honest with you it’s going to be after your bed time".
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry, Chris Rock, David Letterman, Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder also turned up to wish the president farewell.
Star Wars directors George Lucas and JJ Abrams were also seen arriving at the White House.
It may be the last time many of them enter the White House for a few years, as a majority have openly shared their contempt for Donald Trump.
News of the party comes amid rumours that Donald Trump is struggling to find performers for his inauguration later this month, with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and American Idol finalist Jackie Evancho the only current acts on the bill.
The party came after Michelle Obama gave her last speech as First Lady.
In an emotional speech she said: "being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life and I hope I've made you proud."
"I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong," she continued, her voice breaking.
"So don't be afraid. You hear me, young people? Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourself with a good education. Then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of you boundless promise. Lead by example with hope; never fear."
Meanwhile, controversy has dogged Donald Trump's inauguration. Singer Rebecca Ferguson has claimed she was invited to perform and said she only will if she can perform civil rights anthem Strange Fruit.
Grammy-winning musician John Legend told the BBC in December that he is "not surprised at all" that few stars are willing to perform at the inauguration.
"Creative people tend to reject bigotry and hate," he said. "We tend to be more liberal-minded. When we see somebody that's preaching division and hate and bigotry, it's unlikely he'll get a lot of creative people that want to be associated with him."
However, there has been suggestions that Kanye West could perform at the inauguration after he was spotted in Trump Tower having a meeting with the president-elect.
President Obama had Aretha Franklin and Beyonce singing at his two inaugurations.