It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office,” the rapper said.

Nelly has defended his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, calling it’s “an honor”.

Nelly is one of several Black artists that have been announced to be performing at Donald Trump Inaugural events next week.

Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Hip-hop artist Nelly is set to perform at one of the president-elect’s three inaugural balls after he’s sworn in earlier on Monday.

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

Nelly is reportedly set to perform at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday, January 20th.

Rapper Nelly of “Hot In Herre” fame will be among the performers leading the celebration of Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday night. CBS reporter Taurean Small was one of several reporters to break the news Friday that Nelly will be joining Jason Aldean to perform at Trump’s Liberty Ball after he is sworn in as president for the second time on Dr.

Nelly’s Inauguration Performance at Trump Event Sparks Mixed Reactions A recent performance announcement is shocking the entertainment world. Multiple sources are confirming that rapper Nelly is performing at the inauguration of President Donald Trump.