Nelly defended his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday while speaking to HuffPost’s Phillip Lewis. “He’s the president. He won. This isn’t a campaign,” he said. “This isn’t an RNC. I’m not out on the political campaign. I didn’t get none of that 1.5. You see what I’m saying?”

Nelly is standing firm amid backlash over his decision to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s official inaugural balls.

Nelly has defended his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, calling it’s “an honor”.

Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Jason Aldean was among the performers who helped celebrate the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, and now fans can view the entire performance online. Aldean took the stage at the Walter J.

St. Louis rapper Nelly took the stage at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball, sparking criticism from fans and fellow entertainers.

A Polarizing Moment in Music and Politics. T he inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United Sta