Legendary rapper responds to backlash over Trump Inauguration Ball performance – NJ.com
Snoop Dogg addressed criticism for performing at President Trump’s Inauguration Ball (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)APSnoop Dogg has responded to criticism based on his choice to perform at President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Ball.The legendary rapper, 53, performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 17 along with artist Rick Ross and Soulja Boy.Snoop posted a video on his Instagram account speaking to anyone who had harsh words about the performance.“For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love,” said Snoop. “Get your life right; stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black. All out ’til you ball out or ’til you fall out.”He continued speaking about the feedback on the R&B Money Podcast this past Saturday.“You ‘gon deal with hate when you get to the top, no matter who you are, said the rapper.” “Me, personally, I answer it with success and love. “That’s my answer to any hate and negativity that comes my way, ’cause it’s the strongest force that can beat it.”It’s worth noting that in 2018, Snoop Dogg came out strongly against President Trump in an appearance on DJ Suss One’s SiriusXM show after Kanye West expressed his support for the president’s first term.However, in an interview with U.K.’s The Sunday Times, Snoop stated he has “nothing but love and respect” for the current president.Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com.Murjani Rawls may be reached at mrawls@njadvancemedia.comIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025).© 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.YouTube’s privacy policy is available here and YouTube’s terms of service is available here.Ad Choices
