After dealing with backlash for acting at President Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities, artists like Snoop Dogg and Nelly are defending their determination.
Right here’s what of your favourite artists must say about their Trump inauguration performances.
Snoop Dogg
Rapper Snoop Dogg took the stage at president Donald Trump’s Crypto ball on the Friday earlier than the inauguration.
The hip hop star is seen in movies from the night time standing behind DJ decks performing a few of his best hits to cryptocurrency executives
Rapper Snoop Dogg (Photograph by Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
Many followers steered the 53-year-old rapper is a “hypocrite,” having publicly spoken out in opposition to Trump in 2017.
However Snoop is seemingly unbothered by the backlash. “It’s that crypto, see,” Snoop says in a video posted to fellow performer Rick Ross’ Instagram story. “Got a real Crip up in the Crypto Ball, bang bang.”
Nelly
Rapper Nelly had so much to say in regards to the rampant criticism he’s receiving about his efficiency on the Liberty Ball following the inauguration of Donald Trump, noting the choice wasn’t political.
“I’m not here to take up for Trump,” the rapper defined on the Willie D. Stay podcast. “I’m not here to take up for Republicans. I’m not here to take up for Democrats.”
Rapper Nelly (Photograph by Greg Doherty/Getty Photos)
The “Hot In Herre” artist added: “Performing for somebody and voting for somebody is two different things. Endorsing people is two different things.”
“I’m not doing this for money, I’m doing this because it’s an honor,” Nelly defined. “I respect the office. It doesn’t matter who is in office. The same way that our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, have to go to war and have to put their life on the line for whoever in office. So if they can put their life on the line for whoever in office, I can damn sure perform.”
Billy Ray Cyrus
Many followers have been shocked to study nation artist Billy Ray Cyrus would carry out on the Liberty Ball throughout Trump’s inauguration, contemplating his daughter Miley Cyrus has persistently spoken out in opposition to Donald Trump, calling him a “completely racist, sexist, hateful a**hole.”
Billy Ray Cyrus performs through the Liberty Inaugural Ball the place President Donald Trump is predicted later within the night on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photograph by Joe Raedle/Getty Photos)
The 63-year-old singer carried out “Old Town Road,” Cyrus’ Grammy-winning collab with Lil Nas X, which was met with technical difficulties and a hoarse voice. However in an interview with Individuals, Cyrus says the chance was an “honor.”
“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me,” Cyrus advised PEOPLE in an announcement.
Soulja Boy
Rapper Soulja Boy took to Instagram reside to clap again at followers who slammed his efficiency on the inauguration celebration occasion for President-elect Donald Trump.
The “Crank That” rapper acknowledged his monetary motivations for accepting the gig, whereas additionally claiming he was “somewhat misled” in regards to the political nature of the occasion.
“They paid me a bag. Obama ain’t never put no money in my f–king pockets. Kamala ain’t never put no money in my f–king pockets. Trump put money in my pockets,” he said. “Y’all want me to not answer the phone for the f–king president? This n—a the president of the motherf–king United States. Trump wasn’t even there. It wasn’t even a Trump event. It was the Crypto Ball for crypto. And I’ll go again.”
