After facing tons of backlash, Nelly was one of the musical guests who graced the stage at Donald Trump‘s Liberty Inaugural Ball. Nelly Performs at Trump Inauguration Event On Monday (Jan. 20), Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and celebrated the feat with multiple balls taking place across Washington,

Rapper Nelly of “Hot In Herre” fame will be among the performers leading the celebration of Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday night. CBS reporter Taurean Small was one of several reporters to break the news Friday that Nelly will be joining Jason Aldean to perform at Trump’s Liberty Ball after he is sworn in as president for the second time on Dr.

Nelly was also asked if he considers himself a Donald Trump supporter, to which Nelly shared that he is a supporter of the president of the United States.

WASHINGTON, DC: Hip-hop artist Nelly has defended his decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump ’s inauguration ball on Monday, January 20, after facing a backlash. He said it is "an honor" for him to perform for the POTUS.

Singer Nelly has defended his upcoming gig at Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration on Monday, calling it an “honor” to help lead the historic festivities. The “Hot in Herre” rapper denied in an interview with podcaster Willie D on Saturday that he accepted the invitation to perform at Trump’s Liberty Ball on Monday evening for a paycheck.

Rapper Nelly is speaking to Fox News Digital after his performance at President Donald Trump's Liberty Ball, which garnered him backlash.

Rapper Nelly incorporated the song "Hail to the Chief" into his performance at the Liberty Ball. The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.