Chiliee! Internet rocks Nelly in pieces after explaining why he decided to perform at that of Donald Trump inauguration.
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Nelly explains her decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Previously, The Shade Room reported that Nelly was scheduled to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday, January 20. The news first broke when CBS reporter Taurean Smalls shared it on X (formerly Twitter) on January 17.
Now, the St. Louis emcee is explaining his decision to participate in Donnie’s celebration. Nelly joined the rapper Willie D. for a conversation on YouTube, where he expressed his choice – sparking many reactions on social networks.
In the video interview, Nelly made it clear that he would not perform at Trump’s inaugural ball for money.
“I don’t do this for the money. I do this because it’s a [honor]. I respect the office. It doesn’t matter who is in power. Just as our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country must go to war and risk their lives for whoever is in power. So if they can put their lives on the line for whoever is in power, I can definitely perform for whoever is in power,” Nelly explained.
Willie D also pointed out all the backlash Nelly has received since it was announced he was part of the inaugural prom roster. He even asked Nelly how he would respond to people who accused him of supporting a white supremacist. But the rapper bluntly said he needs proof that Donald Trump is a white supremacist. “I would ask them to show me where he is a white supremacist,” Nellie added.
Check out Nelly’s full comments on the subject below.
Reactions on social networks
The roommates didn’t hold back The Shade Room comments section about Nelly playing for Trump. Some outright called him a sellout, while others said he only made things worse for himself.
Instagram user @dmoneytakeoff wrote, “The older these rappers get, the more embarrassing they become 😂 what’s going on???”
Instagram user @no_tat_dame wrote, “Sell excuses. It’s really sad.
While Instagram user @mekotheauthor wrote, “He made things worse 🤡. He should have remained silent. 🙄🤦🏾♀️”
Then Instagram user @Jaytheelite wrote, “Just say you’ll do something strange to change money 😂”
Instagram user @Lovelysparxx wrote, “He knows THANK YOU that it’s not a question of honor, B 😂😂”
Another Instagram user @natural_diamond wrote, “There’s something about men who stutter. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩WHY do you stumble over your words if you are so confident in what you say?! 🤨🤥”
Instagram user @cheryl_west wrote, “Clown behavior, clown excuse.
While another Instagram user @Wizkalisa wrote: “😂😂😂bruhhhhh, he could have refused this interview, but we know that he refuses nothing….the misinformation is even worse.
Then another Instagram user @kristin_sherie wrote, “Baby, you weren’t the first choice, everyone said no.
Finally, Instagram user @ang.k6 wrote, “St Louis would like to officially BUSINESS nelly as soon as possible!!!!! 🤮”
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What do you think of roommates?
