Cryptocurrency executives swilled cocktails and danced to rap superstar Snoop Dogg on Friday night as they celebrated the approaching inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whose administration has promised major changes in crypto policy.
Rappers Snoop Dogg and Nelly are performing at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration events, with Snoop popping up at the first-ever "Crypto Ball" on Friday night and Nelly scheduled for the official Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday.
Snoop is just one of many performers lined up for Trump's inaugural events. According to CNN, Nelly will reportedly attend the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday, where Trump is also expected to be in attendance. NBC News reports that rappers Rod Wave, Kodak Black, and Fivio Foreign will also allegedly attend events.
A Friday night pre-inauguration party held in honor of Donald Trump on featured a performance by Snoop Dogg – who has fiercely criticized the President-elect and his supporters, then softened his stance – a move that sparked disappointment on social media, where one person wrote that the rapper “broke my heart.”
Snoop Dogg performed at the first ever 'crypto-ball' which hosted some of the elite tech leaders, celebrating Trump's inauguration
Nelly isn’t the only rapper to participate in Trump’s inauguration festivities. Earlier this weekend, it was widely reported that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy performed at the president-elect’s Crypto Ball pre-inaugural soiree in Washington, D.C., at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Friday (Jan. 17).
In addition to Snoop Dogg, the entertainment lineup featured rappers Rick Ross and Soulja Boy, the attendees said.
Snoop was reportedly confirmed to be one of the performers for Donald Trump’s inauguration. Learn what he’s said about the Republican in the past.
Like Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood has faced online backlash for her upcoming “America the Beautiful” performance at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. The “Before He Cheats” singer previously shared a statement about her decision with People magazine.
Snoop Dogg's performance at Trump's inauguration ball sparks criticism and backlash from fans over his previous stance.
Tomorrow (January 20) marks the second inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. But, this Inauguration Day’s festivities are attracting attention for a number of contrasting reasons. One of the most hotly debated points of discussion surrounds the day’s featured entertainment–which includes rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg.