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.

Separating art from artist? Not on Janelle Monáe's watch. In an expletive-laced remix of the lyrics, Monáe accused Nelly of having "sold out" and calling him a "fool." USA TODAY has reached out ...

After facing backlash for agreeing to perform at President Donald Trump's inaugural ball, and then consequently defending himself, rapper Nelly is looking to the commander in chief to guide and ...

Rapper Nelly is reacting to backlash against his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration. In a recent YouTube interview on Willie D Live, the 50-year-old rapper explained he ...

The music world is buzzing with heated discussions about Nelly‘s unexpected choice to perform at the 2025 presidential inauguration, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment ...

Nelly defended his decision to perform at Monday’s presidential inauguration events following the backlash the rapper faced for participating at the Liberty Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s ...

Rapper Nelly once found himself in the headlines again after reestablishing his relationship with his current girlfriend and mother of his child Ashanti. But several years ago, he was in the ...

Rapper Nelly rose to fame in the early 2000s music industry with hits like “Ride Wit Me” and “Hot in Herre.” He had yet another big hit in 2010, “Just a Dream,” and while people always ...

Nelly is riding with Donald Trump. The rapper defended his decision to perform at one of the president-elect’s inaugural balls after receiving a torrent of criticism from fans. “I respect the ...

One of the most hotly debated points of discussion surrounds the day’s featured entertainment–which includes rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg. Across X (formerly Twitter), thousands of hip-hop ...

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 ...

Nelly will perform at incoming President Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday night. By Zoe G. Phillips Nelly this weekend defended his decision to perform at incoming President Donald Trump‘s ...