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Chile! The internet is breaking Nelly to pieces after sharing why he decided to perform on 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 was first reported by CBS reporter Taurean Smalls. X (formerly Twitter) January 17.
Now the main representative of St. Louis explains his decision to be part of the celebration for Donnie. Nelly joined the rapper Willie D for a conversation on YouTube where he addressed his choice – prompting a lot of reaction across social media.
In a video interview, Nelly made it clear that he is not performing at Trump’s inauguration ball for money.
“I don’t do it for the money. I do it because it’s an [honor]. I respect the office. It doesn’t matter who is in office. Just like our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country must go to war and put their lives on the line for whoever is in office. So if they can endanger the life of anyone in office, I sure as hell play for whoever is in office,” Nelly explained.
Willie D also pointed out all the backlash Nelly has received since it was announced that she was part of the inaugural ball lineup. He even asked Nelly how he would respond to people calling him out for supporting a white racist. But the rapper said straight up that he needs proof that Donald Trump is a white racist. “I would ask them to show me where the white racist is,” Nelly added.
Check out Nelly’s full comments on the topic below.
Reaction on social networks
The roommates couldn’t keep up The Shade Room comments section about Nelly’s performance for Trump. Some called him a sell-out, while others said he only made things worse for him.
Instagram user @dmoneytakeoff wrote, “The older these rappers get, the more awkward they are what’s going on???”
Instagram user @no_tat_dame wrote, “Sell excuses. It’s really sad.”
While Instagram user @mekoauthor wrote, “He made it worse . He should have kept quiet. ”
Then Instagram user @jaytheelite wrote, “Just say you’re going to do something weird for a change ”
Instagram user @lovelysparxx wrote, “He damn well knows it’s not about honor, B ”
Another Instagram user @diamond_natural wrote, “There’s something about men who stutter. WHY do you stumble over your words when you are so sure of what you are saying?! ”
Instagram user @cheryl_west wrote, “The behavior of a clown, the excuse of a clown.”
While another Instagram user @wizkalisa wrote, “bruhhhhh, he could have turned down this interview, but we know he’s not turning anything down….the misinformation is even worse.”
Then another Instagram user @kristin_sherie wrote, “Honey, you weren’t the first choice, everyone else said no.”
Finally Instagram user @ang.k6 wrote, “St Louis would like to officially TRADE nelly fast!!!!! ”
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What do you think Roomies?
