Soulja Boy defends performing at Trump's Crypto Ball, citing payment while admitting he was misled about the event's political nature.

X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.

The rap community was furious to learn Nelly, Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross were supporting Trump's inauguration events.

The 50-year-old St. Lunatic told the Geto Boys rapper, "it's an honor" to “perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.

Rapper Soulja Boy has sparked debate after performing at the Crypto Ball, an event hosted by cryptocurrency executives to celebrate Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The January 17, 2025, gathering in Washington also featured Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross.

Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross all performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremonies, but Stephen A. Smith defended them on a recent episode of his show. Smith says Soulja had every right to get a bag from Trump.

The popular sports analyst defended artists' rights to make money, especially those who have done so much for the Black community.

Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy performed at Donald Trump’s “Crypto Ball” despite their past criticism of the President-elect.

Many Facebook and Instagram users realized they were following President Donald Trump and VP J.D. Vance's accounts following the inauguration.

Snoop Dogg was called out by Kevin Powell in a recent interview for performing at a pre-inaugural ball for President Donald Trump.