Here’s What People Are Saying After Snoop Dogg and Nelly Announced to Perform at Trump Inauguration Events

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Snoop Dogg has entered the list of celebrities appear at inauguration events before Donald Trump.

Person wearing glasses, a black Dior top and a large chain necklace at an event, standing in front of a backdrop with various logos

Person wearing glasses, a black Dior top and a large chain necklace at an event, standing in front of a backdrop with various logos

Snoop Dogg wearing a durag and USA Olympic Team jacket with a chain around his neck and looking directly at the camera with a frown

Snoop Dogg wearing a durag and USA Olympic Team jacket with a chain around his neck and looking directly at the camera with a frown

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Yesterday, the rapper played the Crypto Ball in Washington, DC, hosted by David Sacks, Trump’s crypto czar. pickto celebrate the incoming administration.

Snoop Dogg performs on stage wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses and a casual graphic print tracksuit holding a microphone
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Snoop is just one of many artists 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 reportedly attend events.

Nelly in T-shirt and sunglasses appears on stage with microphone in hand, equipped with a chain necklace and watch

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The news naturally came as a shock to many people — especially when it came to Snoop, given how outspoken he was about Trump in the past.

Donald Trump and Snoop Dogg pose together

Snoop criticized the “ruthless” former CEO in 2016, saying he didn’t understand how someone like Trump could be president. “Fuck Donald Trump“, he said on Instagram. “We’re not voting for your punk ass. Go get a new haircut, bitch ass (N-word).”

Later when Trump defeated Hillary ClintonSnoop said anyone who performed at his inauguration essentially sold out and labeled them Uncle Toms. He further urged people not to vote for Trump ahead of the 2020 election, saying“If you vote for him, you’re all stupid shits.”

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Although he seemed to have it heated to Trump since Trump pardoned his Death Row Records mate Michael Harris in 2021, people were still surprised by his decision to perform for twice impeached politician.

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They had strong words for him and everyone else.

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So far, none of them have commented directly on their performance or the backlash, but we’ll let you know if they do.