Snoop Dogg fans drag him for appearing in front of the president-elect Donald Trump's Crypto Ball before the inaugural competition in Washington, DC
Fans were shocked to learn that the Death Row Records CEO would be working with the twice-impeached president, given his past comments about Trump.
Snoop Dogg's Jan. 17 performance at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium was hosted by entrepreneur David Sachs.
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Snoop Dogg performs at Crypto Ball
Snoop Dogg performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington, DC on Friday to celebrate Trump's January 20 inauguration. The event was hosted by Trump's AI and crypto czar David Sachs at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
The 53-year-old rapper reportedly performed hits like “Drop It Like It's Hot” and “Nuthin but a 'G' Thang.”
According to 2cool2bl0gSnoop was on record as a rapper saying, “They released some real Crip in Cryptobomb.” Rick Ross watched
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Fans were shocked when Snoop Dogg came out for Trump
Fans were shocked to learn that Snoop Dogg would perform at an event honoring Donald Trump, given his past comments about the 45th and 47th presidents.
Snoop shared the video on the service Instagram In 2017, calling those performing at Trump's first inauguration “Uncle Tom's N—as.” The “Gin and Juice” artist also called people who voted for Trump “stupid mothers.”
Snoop Dogg also vowed to “gobble up” those performing at Trump's inauguration after the president reportedly struggled to find musicians to perform at the concert.
Grammy award-winning singer John Legend told about it BBC back in 2017 that Trump couldn't find performers because “creative people tend to reject bigotry and hate.”
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“We tend to be more liberal,” he added. “When we see someone preaching division, hatred and bigotry, it's unlikely that he's going to attract a lot of creative people who want to be associated with him.”
After Snoop Dogg's performance was shared on X, one fan exclaimed: “Snoop Dogg and President Donald Trump?”
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Fans drag Snoop Dogg to a cryptobomb performance
Snoop Dogg may have threatened to roast whoever performed at Trump's 2017 inauguration, but now he's being roasted after his performance at Cryptobomb.
One fan wrote on X: “SNOOP DOGG PLAYING FOR CHEETO?! This is actually devastating. I'm so shocked.”
Another fan responded: “I say this with all disrespect, F-CK Snoop Dogg and honestly everyone who agrees to perform at this bull sh-t inauguration.”
“Snoop Dogg is truly a no-brainer and will do anything to prove himself, because he didn't say that until recently.
Fans on Instagram were just as outraged. “Irony and hypocritical here,” wrote one, prompting another to reply: “So disappointing.”
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Trump commuted the sentence of Death Row Records co-founder Michael 'Harry O' Harris
One of the reasons Snoop Dogg may have agreed to perform at Trump's Cryptoball could be his friendship with Death Row Records co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris.
During the interview with The Sunday Times last year, Snoop Dogg appeared to soften his stance on Trump as he commuted the sentence of Death Row Records co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris.. Harris had served 33 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.
“Donald Trump? He ain't done nothing wrong to me,” Snoop Dogg remarked. “He's done nothing but great things for me. He forgave Michael Harris… So I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump.”
Nelly was scheduled to perform at Trump's inauguration
Fans were also surprised to know this rapper Nellie will perform at Trump's inauguration on monday.
The president-elect is reportedly hosting three balls to celebrate his election as the 47th president of the United States, and Nelly will perform at the inaugural Freedom Ball in Washington, DC on January 20.
The “Here Comes the Boom” artist was announced as a surprise performer by CBS reporter Taurean Maz on Channel X.
“News from @finnygo & me: Rapper Nelly will perform at Trump's Inaugural Freedom Ball on Monday night, according to sources familiar with inauguration planning. @CBSNews @CBSPolitics,” Small wrote, prompting a fan to reply, “Hey, there must be money. “