January 19th 2025.
Nelly, the famous rapper, has recently received criticism for his decision to perform at President Donald Trump's inauguration. However, he stands by his choice and has explained his reasoning in a recent interview with Geto Boys' Willie D.
The Ride Wit Me hitmaker is one of many artists that will be taking the stage at Trump's second inauguration, which will be held at the US Capitol on Monday. Other notable performers include country music stars such as Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Village People, and Jason Aldean.
In the interview, Nelly defends his decision by stating that actions speak louder than words. He explains that he does not have to agree with the political choices of others and that his fans should understand this based on his past actions. Nelly also acknowledges that Trump is the president and has won the election, so he believes it is an honor to be a part of the inauguration.
Despite Nelly's explanation, some fans were not pleased with his decision. One user on Twitter wrote, "Respecting the office is one thing, but ignoring the harm caused by the person in it is another. Accountability matters." Another user posted, "Sooooo you did it for the money. Got it."
Village People, who are also set to perform at the inauguration, have also received backlash for their involvement. They released a statement saying that music should be performed without regard to politics and that they hope their performance will help bring the country together after a divisive election.
Nelly is not the only celebrity facing backlash for their participation in the inauguration. Rapper Snoop Dogg, who has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past, recently performed at a party hosted by a supporter of the president. This decision has also caused controversy and some fans have called it "culturally embarrassing" and "disrespectful."
In response to the backlash, Snoop stated in an interview that Trump has not done anything wrong to him and that he has only had positive experiences with the president. He even praised Trump for his recent pardon of his collaborator, Michael Harris, who was serving a sentence for drug charges.
Despite the criticism, Nelly is moving forward with his plans and will also be embarking on a UK and European tour this summer. He will be performing in cities such as Birmingham, London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Dublin.
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