"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.

A litany of musicians has found themselves at the center of backlash after agreeing to perform at President-elect Trump's inauguration. Rapper Nelly, who is set to perform on Monday at the Liberty Ball,