Amid backlash, Nelly is defending his decision to perform at an inaugural ball following President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in on Monday. "I respect the office," Nelly said. "This isn't politics.

Rapper Nelly garnered plenty of headlines in January 2025 when it was announced that he would be performing at President Donald Trump‘s inauguration. The “Hot in Herre” hitmaker and a ...

Nelly's participation at Trump's inauguration has Black fans on X disappointed and upset. Texas-born rapper Nelly has just been announced to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s ...