After facing tons of backlash, Nelly was one of the musical guests who graced the stage at Donald Trump‘s Liberty Inaugural Ball. Nelly Performs at Trump Inauguration Event On Monday (Jan. 20), Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and celebrated the feat with multiple balls taking place across Washington,

"It is an honor for me to perform for the President of the United States, regardless of who is in office." Nelly wants fans to know that his decision to perform at the inauguration ball for President-elect Donald Trump has nothing to do with politics.

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

Nelly is doubling down and saying he was as "honored" to have been invited by Trump to perform at the inauguration.

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

Stephen A. Smith goes off on the people criticizing Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Soulja Boy for performing at President Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration and calls out those in our community who turned against Ice Cube. (🎥 Stephen A. Smith/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/AutqkxBTjq

Stephen A. Smith expressed confusion over the backlash against Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Soulja Boy for performing at Trump's inauguration.

Charlamagne Tha God ain’t feeling how people are mad at rappers for performing at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ball and instead thinks they should be upset at the Democrats. On Tuesday (Jan. 21), The Breakfast Club host addressed the backlash to Nelly and Snoop Dogg cozying up to Trump,

WASHINTON, D.C: 'The View’s Sunny Hostin didn’t hold back as she criticized rappers Snoop Dogg and Nelly for performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, branding their actions as a betrayal of the Black community.

St. Louis rapper Nelly took the stage at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball, sparking criticism from fans and fellow entertainers. My husband and I follow the Mediterranean diet and shop at Costco. Here are 12 things I always buy.