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Chileeee! The internet is ripping Nelly to pieces after he shared why he decided to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Previously, The Shade Room reported that Nelly was set to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday, Jan. 20. The news first broke when CBS reporter Taurean Smalls shared it on X (formerly Twitter) on Jan. 17.
Now, the St. Louis emcee is explaining his decision to be part of the celebration for Donnie. Nelly joined rapper Willie D for a conversation on YouTube, where he addressed his choice sparking plenty of reactions across social media.
In the video interview, Nelly made it clear that he’s not performing at Trump’s inaugural ball for the cash.
“I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing this cause it’s an [honor]. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office. The same way that our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country have to go to war and put their life on the line for whoever in office. So if they can put they life on the line for whoever in office, I can damn sure perform for whoever in office,” Nelly explained.
Willie D also pointed out all the backlash Nelly’s received since it was announced he’s part of the inaugural ball lineup. He even asked Nelly how he would respond to people calling him out for supporting a white supremacist. But the rapper straight-up said he needs proof that Donald Trump is a white supremacist.“I would ask them to show me where he’s a white supremacist,” Nelly added.
Peep Nelly’s full comments on the topic below.
The Roommates didn’t hold back in The Shade Room’s comment section about Nelly performing for Trump. Some straight-up called him a sell-out, while others said he only made things worse for him.
Instagram user @dmoneytakeoff wrote, “The older these rappers get the more embarrassing they get whats going on ???”
Instagram user @no_tat_dame wrote, “Sell out excuses. Its really sad.”
While Instagram user @mekotheauthor wrote, “He made it worse . He should’ve just stayed quiet. ”
Then Instagram user @jaytheelite wrote, “Just say youll do something strange for a piece of change ”
Instagram user @lovelysparxx wrote, “He know DAMN WELL it ain’t about honor, B ”
Another Instagram user @diamond_natural wrote, “Theres something about men who stutter. WHY are you tripping over your words if youre so confident in what youre saying?! ”
Instagram user @cheryl_west wrote, “Clown behavior, clown excuse.”
While another Instagram user @wizkalisa wrote, “bruhhhhh, he couldve refused this interview, but we know he dont refuse nothing.the disinformation is even worse.”
Then another Instagram user @kristin_sherie wrote, “Baby you wasnt the first choice everyone else said no.”
Finally, Instagram user @ang.k6 wrote, “St Louis would like to officially TRADE nelly expeditiously!!!!! ”
