Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, is getting dragged for agreeing to appear at a pre-inauguration event. According to The Root, the West Coast rapper will perform at the inaugural Crypto Ball hosted by Trump’s nominated “AI and Crypto Czar” David Sacks.

X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.

Snoop Dog seemingly responded to backlash from netizens for performing at the Crypto Ball on Friday, January 17, 2025.

I’m not doing this for money,” Nelly stated firmly during the interview. “This is about standing up for what I believe in and taking an opportunity to engage in dialogue—not division.”

Snoop Dogg has found himself facing huge backlash after performing at a party for Donald Trump ’s imminent inauguration. The rapper and actor, 53, was filmed performing at the first ever ‘Crypto Ball’ hosted by former PayPal COO David Sacks.

Nelly is reportedly slated to perform at one of three official inaugural events for Donald Trump, according to CBS News. He’ll be at Trump’s Liberty Ball, scheduled for Monday.

Fans accuse Snoop of hypocrisy over his performance, with one saying, “2pac always was right about snoop dogg.

Snoop Dogg addresses backlash on social media for performing at Trump’s "Crypto Ball," a pre-inauguration event in Washington, D.C.

Snoop Dogg is facing criticism after performing at an event in Washington, D.C. prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Snoop Dogg hit the stage at the inaugural Crypto Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, which has made some of his fans unhappy

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