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Nelly Responds to Backlash over Trump Performance, Also Weighs in on Harris
UNITED STATES, JUN 29 – Nelly says his Trump inauguration performance honored the presidency and criticizes Kamala Harris's prosecutorial record, emphasizing his 20+ years of community work, supporters say.
- During a June 27 Hot 97 interview, Nelly denied endorsing Trump and criticized Harris’s prosecutorial record.
- In January, Nelly performed at Trump's Liberty Ball, prompting fan backlash; he claimed the gig was about respect, not support for Trump.
- Nelly received a $1.5 million fee for performing at Trump’s inauguration, referencing his Tuskegee Airman grand uncle and criticizing Harris as a 'prosecutor who has probably locked up more Black men.'
- Supporters praise Nelly’s stance, while critics fear it may hurt his upcoming tour, highlighting ongoing debate over celebrity political actions.
- Beyond the controversy, the incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Black community over political allegiance and celebrity roles, as artists like Snoop Dogg face similar criticism.
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Nelly Slams Kamala Harris Over Record, Defends Trump In Interview
Rapper Nelly is speaking out following backlash over his performance at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball in January, as reported by The Daily Mail. In a recent interview and a follow-up social media post, the Grammy-winning artist clarified that his appearance was about respecting the office of the presidency—not a political endorsement—and criticized what he […]
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