Yahoo Lifestyle Here's What People Are Saying After Snoop Dogg And Nelly Were Announced As Performers At Trump Inauguration Events
Snoop Dogg has joined the list of celebrities performing at inauguration events for Donald Trump.
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Yesterday, the rapper played the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., hosted by David Sacks, Trump's crypto czar pick, to celebrate the incoming administration.
Video showed him performing songs like "Nuthin but a 'G' Thang" and "Drop It Like It's Hot" in front of guests including Rick Ross and alongside other performers like Soulja Boy.
Snoop is just one of many performers lined up for Trump's inaugural events. According to CNN, Nelly will reportedly attend the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday, where Trump is also expected to be in attendance. NBC News reports that rappers Rod Wave, Kodak Black, and Fivio Foreign will also allegedly attend events.
The news obviously came as a shock to lots of people — especially when it came to Snoop, given how outspoken he was previously about Trump.
Snoop criticized the "reckless" former CEO in 2016, saying he didn't understand how someone like Trump could be president. "Fuck Donald Trump," he said on Instagram. "We ain't voting for your punk ass. Go get you a new hairdo, bitch ass [N-word]."
Later when Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, Snoop said anyone who performed at his inauguration was essentially a sell-out, branding them Uncle Toms. He further encouraged people not to vote for Trump ahead of the 2020 election, saying, "If you do vote for him, y'all some stupid motherfuckers."
Although he's seemed to have warmed to Trump since Trump pardoned his Death Row Records peer Michael Harris in 2021, people were still surprised by his decision to perform for the twice-impeached politician.
SNOOP DOGG IS PLAYING FOR THE CHEETO?! This is actually devastating. I’m so damn bummed. pic.twitter.com/1HSLXIbdqP
— Meg, member of the Tortured Poets Department (@blondeantihero) January 18, 2025
I say this with all disrespect, FUCK Snoop Dogg and honestly anyone agreeing to perform at this bull shit inauguration
— 👻💀🎃Ghoul Girl 👻💀🎃 (@jazzie_antz) January 18, 2025
Snoop Dogg truly stands for nothing and will do anything for a check cuz wasn’t he just saying fuck that man not to long ago now he’s about shuck and jive for him smh🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
— Tyrant Tae𐚁 (@taeisback132) January 18, 2025
They had strong words for him and everyone else.
Snoop AND Nelly?! Tap Dancing for Massa is how we’re starting off 2025?! 🥹 pic.twitter.com/CAFNVOX3vq
— Candiace’s Clap Backs 🗣️💨 (@beautifulwon323) January 18, 2025
Nelly might need the money and the visibility, but Snoop doesn’t. Either way, I’ll never see either of them the same.
— Kenny BooYah! 🖖🏾 (@KwikWarren) January 18, 2025
Snoop, Rick Ross & Nelly performing for Trump…. ooooooowwwwweeeee look what that money make a b*tch do
— troythedesigner 🦂 (@troythedesigner) January 18, 2025
SNOOP AND NELLY PERFORMING AT THE INAUGURATION IS WILD G WTF KINDA SHIT pic.twitter.com/MCDXZU1uSO
— JeanneMarie☀️👩🏽⚕️ (@marieazyyy) January 18, 2025
NBC / Twitter: @marieazyyy
I had to unfollow Nelly, Ashanti, & Snoop all in one day. I don't support people who participate in or support Donald Trump in any way.
— Desi_Girl1983 (@DGirl1983) January 18, 2025
Nelly, Snoop, Rick Ross… everybody bending the knee. pic.twitter.com/fmsHReF5zc
— Caroline Renard (@carolinerenard_) January 18, 2025
Prime Video / Twitter: @carolinerenard_
Watching clips of Snoop, Nelly, Rick Ross & Soulja Boy perform at Trump’s inauguration like pic.twitter.com/mb6BYGQAhm
— Red Rolls, White Ceiling (@JTriplett0825) January 18, 2025
Universal Pictures / Twitter: @JTriplett0825
So Snoop Dogg and Nelly are both performing at Trump’s inaugural celebrations. I’m disappointed in both of them. But at the end of the day, we have to remember that rich people do not give a damn about the rest of us.
— 🌸BlackBelleFlower🌸 (@BlkBelleFlower) January 18, 2025
So far, none of them have directly commented on their performances or the backlash, but we'll let you know if they do.
