Rapper Nelly is addressing backlash after announcing he will perform at the Liberty Ball, one of the official inaugural balls for President-elect Donald Trump.
Speaking with Willie D during a YouTube stream, Nelly explained that his performance isn't about endorsing Trump but about showing respect for the office of the president.
“I respect the office,” said the 50-year-old rapper. “This isn’t politics for me. He won, he’s the president. That’s …

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Nelly defends performance at Trump inauguration ball amid backlash

Rapper is set to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball in Washington D.C. on Monday

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Nelly hits back at rampant criticism over performance at Trump inauguration ball

Rapper Nelly is addressing backlash after he announced he will perform at an inaugural ball following President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in.

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Nelly dismisses backlash over Trump inauguration ball performance: 'It is an honor for me'

Nelly has defended his decision to perform at Trump’s inauguration (Picture: Daniel DeSlover/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock) Rapper Nelly has defended his decision to play at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The Ride Wit Me hitmaker is a part of the lineup performing at Trump’s second inauguration at the US Capitol on Monday. Other acts set to perform at events surrounding the occasion include country music artists like Carrie Underwood, …

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Nelly is speaking out against critics who have denounced his performance at tomorrow’s Liberty Inaugural Ball, one of three official balls celebrating Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. The St. Louis rapper addressed the appearance during an interview with Willie D Live, downplaying the political implications of the performance and stating that he’s simply honoring […]

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Nelly Addresses Criticism of Performance at Trump Inauguration Ball: ‘I’m Doing This Because It’s an Honor’

The rapper is set to perform at the Liberty Inaugural Ball to mark Trump’s return to office.

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Nelly Breaks Silence On Backlash Over His Decision To Perform At Trump's Inauguration

"I'm clueless on a lot of things when we get down to it," he said.View Entire Post ›

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Nelly Responded To Backlash For Performing At Donald Trump's Inauguration, And We Need To Talk About It

According to the rapper, the show is not about politics.

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Hittiräppäri esiintyy Trumpin virkaanastujaisjuhlissa – sanoo nyt suorat sanat

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Hit rapper performs at Trump's inauguration party - now says straight words

Rapper Nelly defended his decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, arguing, "This isn't politics."

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"It is an honor for me to perform for the President of the United States, regardless of who is in office," rapper says after Liberty Ball gig draws backlash from fans

Nelly defends performance at Trump inauguration ball amid backlash

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