Nelly insists playing Donald Trump’s inauguration has nothing to do with politics.
The ‘Dilemma’ hitmaker will perform alongside Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Village People, and Jason Aldean at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Monday (20.01.25) as the Republican is sworn in for his second presidency.
Nelly Explains Decision to Perform at Trump’s Inauguration
He’s the president. He’s the commander-in-chief of what I would like to say is the best country in the world.”
The ‘Ride Wit Me’ star insists he never accepted the gig for the money and it’s not about “politics”.
Rapper Insists Performance Is About Honoring the Office, Not Politics
After previously trying to get Trump to stop using their hit ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at his rallies, Village People are taking part in “at least one event” celebrating the inauguration.
In a statement, the disco band said: “We are announcing today that VILLAGE PEOPLE have accepted an invitation from President Elect Trump’s campaign to participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump.”
Defending the decision, they added: “We know this [won’t] make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics. Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost.”
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Sources: Dilemma, YouTube, Ride Wit Me, Politics, Y.M.C.A.
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