Musician, Nelly, is doing all he can to defend his decision to perform at the inaugural ball of President Donald Trump, after receiving a torrent of criticism from fans.
Nelly explained that he respects the office of the president, and his decision was not political in any way.
The Hot in Here hitmaker, in a Willie D Live interview posted on YouTube, explained: “The politics, for me, it’s over. He won. He’s the president, he’s the commander-in-chief, of what I would like to say, is the best country in the world. It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”
Nelly further noted that he would availed himself for a performance if now-former president, Joe Biden, has extended an invitation to him to perform. To buttress his point, he noted that he appeared alongside then Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris at a Juneteenth event.
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Earlier this week, the “Air Force Ones” emcee’s Instagram account was flooded with negative comments on a post promoting his upcoming tour.
“Unfollowing Maga clown🤦♀️,” one person commented, while another posted, “I won’t be supporting this mess. Hope MAGA buy your tickets to the has been tour.”
Despite his upcoming performance, Nelly claimed he was not in full support of Trump.
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“That’s why I’m not telling you who to vote for but I’m saying is that he’s the president of the United States. He’s not the candidate for the United States, he’s the president. He won.”
Also performing would be Carrie Underwood, longtime Trump supporter, Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross.
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” the country singer said in a statement.
“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
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