In response to the criticism he received for his performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration events, Nelly has chosen to speak up. The rapper is addressing the backlash by explaining his motivations behind participating. He stated that his performance was a show of respect for the office, rather than an endorsement of any particular political figure.
Here’s what Nelly has to say about backlash over his performance.
Here’s what Nelly said about his performance criticism
Nelly is speaking out about the backlash he received regarding his performance at the Liberty Inaugural Ball, an event signifying the commencement of Donald Trump’s second term as president. The musician used Willie D Live to express that his choice to perform was not driven by political motives. Instead, he stated that his participation was due to respect for the office, rather than endorsing any specific political viewpoint.
In simpler terms, Nelly stated that she was participating in the event not for financial gain, but out of a sense of honor and respect for the office itself, regardless of who holds it.
In response to Willie D’s comment about performing at the inauguration possibly equating to supporting Trump, Nelly pointed out that a majority of the nation cast their votes for him. He expressed this view by saying, “Over half the country voted for Trump. If you uphold the process when it benefits you, then respect the process even when it doesn’t.
At the Liberty Inaugural Ball, Nelly will perform alongside the Village People, who are known for their hit “Y.M.C.A.”, a tune frequently played at Trump’s rallies. In response to criticism regarding their participation, the Village People explained that music is intended to be shared universally, regardless of political affiliations.
Apart from Nelly and Village People, there are other performers such as Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, and Christopher Macchio who will take the stage at the inauguration event. Meanwhile, on Friday, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy graced the Crypto Ball with their presence.
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