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

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,

"It is an honor for me to perform for the President of the United States, regardless of who is in office." Nelly wants fans to know that his decision to perform at the inauguration ball for President-elect Donald Trump has nothing to do with politics.

Music star Nelly will be joining the roster of artists performing Monday at President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration, it was announced this weekend. Among the previously announced performers are Rascal Flatts,

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

The 50-year-old St. Lunatic told the Geto Boys rapper, "it's an honor" to “perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Stephen A. Smith goes off on the people criticizing Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Soulja Boy for performing at President Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration and calls out those in our community who turned against Ice Cube. (🎥 Stephen A. Smith/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/AutqkxBTjq

Ana Navarro isn’t holding back on Snoop Dogg for performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration. During a recent episode of The View, Navarro and co-host Sunny Hostin were critical of rappers like Nelly and Snoop for offering their services to the new commander-in-chief’s inaugural ball.

Carrie Underwood and The Village People are among the artists who performed for President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

American rapper and three-time Grammy award-winning artist Nelly will perform at the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day.