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Social media is kicking in Nellie after his performance at Donald Trumpopening ball.
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Details of Nellie's performance at Donald Trump's Inaugural Ball
On Tuesday, January 21, Instagram user @livebitez took to the platform to share what appeared to be a live shots recorded from the crowd at the inaugural ball. In the video, Nelly is seen taking the stage as an announcer's voice appears to share the rapper's life story with the crowd.
Additionally, the narrative explained that Nellie was born on a military base in Austin, Texas and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Additionally, the narrative shared that various members of Nellie's family had served in the armed forces.
“Only in America can you come from the streets of St. Louis to the White House,” says the narration before Nellie's performance begins.
Watch the clip below to see some moments from the rapper's set.
Social media engages with reactions
Social media users appeared to call out Nelly for doubling down on his decision to perform at Trump's inaugural ball Shadow Room Comments Section.
Instagram user @april_atl wrote, “Bye. There must be money.”
While Instagram user @butcherblock_catering added, “We are always entertainment never at the table”
Instagram user @_secrt.stkrx wrote, “Look at this jive turkey😂”
While Instagram user @g_mar10 added, “'A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything. Malcolm X”
Instagram user @gingerdei wrote, “Koontri Grammar.
While Instagram user @djdirtydi added, “This all happened on MLK Day 🤦🏽♀️”
Instagram user @jarretteats wrote, “When you are invited to a room, but not invited to sit at the table…”
While Instagram user @pretty_intelligent36 added, “He won't survive it, it will bring him down. It's not even about politics, it's about morality. Like Kristet M.
Instagram user @1chefnina wrote, “Soooo Waka Flocka was unavailable! 🤨”
While Instagram user @thek.za added, “did he chuckle before he turned? was jive first?
Instagram user @vincentbish wrote, “Not a penny. Not another stream. Not another likes. Just as he took the money, we can all take the money back.
Ahead of his appearance at Donald Trump's inaugural ball, he spoke more about his decision
Before taking the stage, Nellie revealed her decision once again, speaking to ABC News. The rapper reiterated that he thinks it's an “honor” to perform for the president, and apparently he “never thought” it would be possible.
“It's not political for me. I'm done with the political part. He won, and growing up I was taught to respect the office, so Nellie is here,” he said.
In addition, Nelly explained why he did not back down from the initial criticism he received for his choice.
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