Rappers Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and others are under criticism for performing at events related to Donald Trump's inauguration. Snoop Dogg's past anti-Trump sentiments surfaced as he performed at the Crypto Ball, with backlash from fans citing his previous criticisms. Nelly defended his appearance, stating it was an honor to respect the office of the presidency and he would have performed for any president. Soulja Boy responded to criticism by highlighting his financial gain from the performance. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar defended the artists, suggesting the backlash should be directed at politicians instead.