Social media is goin’ IN on Nelly following his performance at Donald Trump‘s inaugural ball.
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More Details On Nelly’s Performance At Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ball
On Tuesday, January 21, Instagram user @livebitez took to the platform to share apparent livestream footage recorded from the group on the inaugural ball. Within the video, Nelly is seen taking the stage as a narrator’s voice seemingly shares the rapper’s life story with the group.
Moreover, the narration explained that Nelly was born on a military base in Austin, Texas, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Moreover, the narration shared that various members of Nelly’s family have served within the armed forces.
“Only in America are you able to come from the streets of St. Louis to the White House,” the narration stated before Nelly’s performance began.
Peep the clip below to see a couple of moments from the rapper’s set.
Social Media Goes IN With Reactions
Instagram user @april_atl wrote, “Hey. Have to be the cash.”
While Instagram user @butcherblock_catering added, “We’re at all times the entertainment never on the table”
Instagram user @_secrt.stkrx wrote, “Have a look at this jive turkey😂”
While Instagram user @g_mar10 added, “‘A person who stands for nothing will fall for anything.’ Malcolm X”
Instagram user @gingerdei wrote, “Coontry Grammar.”
While Instagram user @djdirtydi added, “All this happened on MLK Day 🤦🏽♀️”
Instagram user @jarretteats wrote, “While you’re invited into the room but not invited to have seat on the table…”
While Instagram user @pretty_intelligent36 added, “He won’t outlive this, it’s gonna run him down. It’s not even about politics it’s about morals. Same as they did Chrisette M.”
Instagram user @1chefnina wrote, “Soooo Waka Flocka wasn’t available! 🤨”
While Instagram user @thek.z.a added, “did he shuck before he jived? or was the jive first?”
Instagram user @vincentbish wrote, “Not one other penny. Not one other stream. Not one other like. Similar to he took the cash, all of us can take the cash—back.”
Ahead Of His Performance At Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ball, He Spoke More About His Decision
Prior to taking the stage, Nelly opened up about his decision again while chatting with ABC News. The rapper reiterated that he believes it’s an “honor” to perform for the president, and he seemingly “never thought” it could be possible.
“It’s not political for me. For me, the political part is over. He won, and growing up, I used to be taught to respect the office, so Nelly’s here,” he said.
Moreover, Nelly explained why he didn’t back down from the initial criticism he received for his alternative.
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