Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, is getting dragged for agreeing to appear at a pre-inauguration event. According to The Root, the West Coast rapper will perform at the inaugural Crypto Ball hosted by Trump’s nominated “AI and Crypto Czar” David Sacks.

On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.

Nelly isn’t the only rapper to participate in Trump’s inauguration festivities. Earlier this weekend, it was widely reported that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy performed at the president-elect’s Crypto Ball pre-inaugural soiree in Washington, D.C., at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Friday (Jan. 17).

Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20 is slated to bring in some big acts for the festivities, including Carrie Underwood and Nelly.

As Donald Trump's team and artists confirm their performances at the president-elect's inauguration this week, several social media users are wondering if rapper Snoop Dogg will make an appearance. Neither the 53-year-old singer nor Trump has confirmed his performance yet.

Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .

Rapper Nelly has defended his decision to play at Donald Trump ’s upcoming inauguration. The Ride Wit Me hitmaker is a part of the lineup performing at Trump’s second inauguration at the US Capitol on Monday.

Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .

Donald Trump is bringing out the star power for his inauguration performances. The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee announced the lineup for the 60th Presidential Inauguration Weekend earlier this week,

An eclectic array of the most interesting and powerful humans on the planet have been hand-picked by soon-to-be US President Donald Trump to attend his inauguration day.

Rapper Nelly, who is an Atlanta resident, has been added to the lineup of performers at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration events. The 50-year-old rapper is scheduled to perform at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday night. Country singer Jason Aldean and disco band The Village People are also set to perform.

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