Despite coronavirus cancelling the plans of graduates across the world, celebrities and public figures joined together on Sunday, June 7, for YouTube Original's 'Dear Class of 2020' special.

The prerecorded event featured speeches by the performers like BTS, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, and more.

But it wasn't only music stars who had something to say. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama also spoke, celebrating with the graduating class in true parent mode.

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