the rapper Nelly justifies his performance in Washington like that of the soldiers

Trends serena. New Monday 20th January 2025 09:31 PM REPORT

MUSIC – Nelly doesn’t see why she is being criticized for performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration. On the contrary. The rapper, known in particular for his hit Dilemma with Kelly Rowland, responded to criticism in the latest episode of the podcast Willie D Livebroadcast this Sunday, January 19.

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« He is the president. And he won. This is not a campaign. This is not a Republican National Committee meeting. I am not participating in a political campaign », justified the 50-year-old American artist.

Before adding: “ I don’t do this for the money. I do it because it is an honor. I respect the function. It doesn’t matter who is in power. Just as our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, must go to war and risk their lives for whoever is in power. If they are capable of risking their lives for the person in charge, I am more than capable of doing so. »

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Village People, Carrie Underwood…

Willie D, for his part, doesn’t quite seem to agree. According to the rapper, performing on stage during the inauguration of Donald Trump, this Monday, January 20, amounts to supporting the new president of the United States. “ More than half of the people in this country voted for himNelly replies. If you respect the process when it works in your favor, respect the process when it works the other way. »

Like him, several other artists (more or less known here in France) agreed to sing in Washington during the festivities which began on Sunday. This is the case of the group Village People, whose hit Y.M.C.A. was a staple of the Republican candidate’s campaign. But also country singer Carrie Underwood and tenor Christopher Macchio. The first must perform the patriotic piece America The Beautifulthe second the American anthem.