Nelly, Trump and Rick Ross

Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly, and Soulja Boy Face Backlash for Performing at Trump’s Inaugural Events
On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.
Opinion
OP-ED: Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross Nelly, And Soulja Boy Perform For Trump's Inauguration—At What Cost?
Four Black artists will perform at Trump’s inauguration, igniting a cultural firestorm about art, politics, and the cost of complicity.
Rick Ross, Nelly, Soulja Boy & Snoop Dogg Dragged For Performing At Trump Inauguration Events
X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.
Nelly & Soulja Boy Defend Trump Inauguration Performances After Serious Blowback
The rap community was furious to learn Nelly, Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross were supporting Trump's inauguration events.
Stephen A. Smith defends Snoop Dogg and Soulja Boy (and others) performance at Trump inauguration events
The popular sports analyst defended artists' rights to make money, especially those who have done so much for the Black community.
Soulja Boy Defends Trump Inauguration Party Performance with Snoop Dogg
Soulja Boy defends performing at Trump's Crypto Ball, citing payment while admitting he was misled about the event's political nature.
Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross and Soulja Boy seen performing at Trump inauguration event
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy appea filmed together before performing at Trump's Crypto Ball event ahead of Trump's inauguration.
Soulja Boy Responds To Backlash After Performing At Crypto Ball: “Cancel Me All Day”
Swag gifted to almost 1,500 attendees included “Make Bitcoin Great Again” red hats, and American flag pins with the symbol for Gemini, a crypto company that served as an event sponsor founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who backed Trump’s presidential campaign.
Stephen A. Smith Defends Snoop Dogg and Nelly Performing at Trump Celebrations
In separate videos, Charlamagne Tha God and Stephen A. Smith boldly defended rappers who partook in performances surrounding the presidential inauguration. On the latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show,
Stephen A. Smith Goes Off, Defends Rappers Who Performed During Trump’s Inauguration: “Soulja Boy Ain’t Got No Right to Go Make Some Money?” [Video]
While many hip-hop artists face backlash for performing at the 2025 Inauguration Ball, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is stepping up to defend them. Artists like Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, […] The post Stephen A.
Stephen A. Smith Goes Off On People Who Criticized Rappers For Performing at Trump’s Inauguration
Besides Defending Snoop and Nelly, Smith also called out those who “turned against” Ice Cube leading up to the 2020 presidential election.
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Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross Among Rappers Supporting Trump
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy and now Nelly have offered their music and celebrity to Donald Trump inauguration celebrations.
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Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy ignite controversy at 'Crypto Ball'
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy, three of the biggest names in hip-hop world, took the stage at the star-studded Crypto ...
Fans Drag Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross Over “Crypto Ball” In Honor Of Donald Trump
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy performed at Donald Trump’s “Crypto Ball” despite their past criticism of the President-elect.