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

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

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

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

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.”

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

Rapper Nelly has spoken out against criticisms of his performance at a ball celebrating Donald Trump's inauguration.

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

Rapper Nelly didn’t hold back while addressing criticism over his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, January 20. "I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing this 'cause it’s an honor.

Nelly is once again standing by his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities, claiming to be ahead of the curve despite facing

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