Nelly performed at Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball, where he sang a medley of his hit songs. The event also featured performances by artists like Billy Ray Cyrus and The Village People. Reactions to Nelly’s performance were mixed, with some praising him and others criticizing his choice to perform at a Trump event.
Nelly defended his decision, stating that it was an honor to perform for the president regardless of political views. Other hip-hop artists also performed at Trump events in the days leading up to the inauguration, including Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Souljah Boy.
Snoop Dogg’s Martin Luther King Jr. tribute post has sparked backlash following his performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration event. The post, shared on MLK Day, featured clips of MLK speeches and quotes, but many criticized Snoop for seemingly endorsing Trump.
Critics questioned how MLK would have viewed Snoop’s support of Trump, with some pointing to Snoop’s past comments about the former president. The post intensified criticism of Snoop’s performance at the inauguration event, with some comparing him to other artists who have stood by their principles.