"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.

Nelly is speaking out against critics who have denounced his performance at tomorrow’s Liberty Inaugural Ball, one of three official balls celebrating Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. The St.

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

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

Many musicians who have signed up to perform at the Inauguration have faced backlash from fans.

Nelly, Carrie Underwood, and Village People each shared their reasoning for performing at Donald Trump's inauguration.

Rapper Nelly has hit back at criticism ahead of his performance at Donald Trump's inauguration party as he insisted he 'isn't doing it for the money' and called it an 'honour'

On Sunday, the hip-hop star performed at the event hosted by former PayPal COO and incoming AI and crypto czar, David Sacks. Snoop Dogg's industry peers, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, and Nelly, also appeared at the Trump celebration. But the hip-hop stars are now facing the music from their outraged fans online.

Rapper Nelly spoke about his upcoming performance at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration events Jan. 20, defending his decision amid backlash.

Nelly is standing firm amid backlash over his decision to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s official inaugural balls.

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.