Following the criticism of his performance at the Donald Trump inauguration events, Nelly is speaking out. The rapper addressed the backlash, clarifying his reasons for participating. He explained that his performance was about respecting the office rather than endorsing a specific political figure.

Nelly has addressed the backlash to his choice to perform at Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball.

Rapper Nelly has spoken out against criticisms of his performance at a ball celebrating Donald Trump's inauguration.

Tomorrow (January 20) marks the second inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. But, this Inauguration Day’s festivities are attracting attention for a number of contrasting reasons. One of the most hotly debated points of discussion surrounds the day’s featured entertainment–which includes rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg.

Antonio Moore discusses Trump’s inauguration, his orders, and Snoop & Nelly’s performances. Nelly insists his participation isn’t political.

Snoop Dogg is addressing the criticism he received after performing at an event in honor of Donald Trump's inauguration ahead of his second term as president.

Co-hosts of "The View" had an intense debate about whether Black artists like Snoop Dogg should be judged for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Nelly is scheduled to perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.

Nelly, who performed at President Trump’s inaugural Liberty Ball and responded to backlash, calling it “an honour” to perform at the ceremony, also saw a decline in his listenership. His songs were streamed 1.54million times on the day of his inauguration, down from 1.63 million a week earlier.

Snoop Dogg responds to critics who called him out for performing at Donald Trump's Inauguration Ball, asks them to stop worrying about him.

The “You Were Meant For Me” singer is expressing regret over her implicit endorsement of Donald Trump’s administration.