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.

In response to the backlash, Nelly went on Willie D Live to justify why he should be absolved of any criticism or guilt at Trump's inauguration, and his reasons were puzzling, to say the least.

Rapper Nelly is addressing backlash after he announced he will perform at an inaugural ball following President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in.

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.

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'

Gavin DeGraw is joining the list of performers ringing in Trump's inauguration as he prepares to perform at the Starlight Ball. At this time, the "Not Over You" singer is slated as the only performer at the ball, which is the last of the evening.

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

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

Rapper Nelly is set to perform at one of Trump’s three inaugural balls on Monday, as a late addition to the roster. President-elect Donald Trump is preparing three official inaugural balls on Monday,

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Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”