American rapper Nelly has responded to criticism over his decision to perform at the Liberty Ball on Monday night, part of the inaugural celebrations for President Donald Trump. The 50-year-old Grammy-winning artist just like fellow rapper Snoop Dogg accepted an invitation to perform but explained his reasons in an interview with journalist Officer Lew

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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.

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

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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, D.C. Nelly was a special performer at the Liberty Inaugural Ball where he gave the crowd a medley of songs including "Hot in Herre," "E.I.," "Country Grammar," "Dilemma" and more.

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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.

Nelly previously confessed he didn’t care ... Dignitaries and invited guests will join Trump inside. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton are slated to attend ...