It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office,” the rapper said.

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

In response to the backlash, Nelly went on Willie D Live to justify why he should be absolved of any criticism or guilt at Trump's inauguration, and his reasons were puzzling, to say the least.

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

Tomorrow (January 20) marks the second inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. But, this Inauguration Day’s festivities are attracting attention for a number of contrasting reasons. One of the most hotly debated points of discussion surrounds the day’s featured entertainment–which includes rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg.

St. Louis rapper Nelly has reportedly been added to the line-up celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. According to various sources close to the event planning — via CBS News — the Country Grammar artist will perform during the Inaugural Liberty Ball on Jan. 20.

Carrie Underwood and The Village People are among the artists who performed for President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

Antonio Moore discusses Trump’s inauguration, his orders, and Snoop & Nelly’s performances. Nelly insists his participation isn’t political.

Nelly defended his decision to perform at Trump's presidential inauguration events following backlash for taking the stage at Monday's Liberty Ball.

Rapper Nelly addresses backlash over performing at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, explaining his decision in a Willie D Live interview.

American rapper and three-time Grammy award-winning artist Nelly will perform at the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day.