Amid backlash, Nelly is defending his decision to perform at an inaugural ball following President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in on Monday. "I respect the office," Nelly said. "This isn't politics.

Separating art from artist? Not on Janelle Monáe's watch. In an expletive-laced remix of the lyrics, Monáe accused Nelly of having "sold out" and calling him a "fool." USA TODAY has reached out ...

Monáe rapped her comments during a Grammys afterparty, where she sang a cover of Nelly’s “Hot in Herre.” By Zoe G. Phillips Janelle Monáe condemned Nelly on Sunday for the singer’s Trump ...

Nelly defended his decision to perform at Monday’s presidential inauguration events following the backlash the rapper faced for participating at the Liberty Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s ...

One of the most hotly debated points of discussion surrounds the day’s featured entertainment–which includes rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg. Across X (formerly Twitter), thousands of hip-hop ...

After facing backlash for agreeing to perform at President Donald Trump's inaugural ball, and then consequently defending himself, rapper Nelly is looking to the commander in chief to guide and ...

Rapper Nelly once found himself in the headlines again after reestablishing his relationship with his current girlfriend and mother of his child Ashanti. But several years ago, he was in the ...

Rapper Nelly rose to fame in the early 2000s music industry with hits like “Ride Wit Me” and “Hot in Herre.” He had yet another big hit in 2010, “Just a Dream,” and while people always ...

Janelle Monáe took aim at Nelly on Sunday for his performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration ball. Monáe called out the St. Louis rapper at a Grammys afterparty (via TMZ) while performing a co ...

Nelly will perform at incoming President Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday night. By Zoe G. Phillips Nelly this weekend defended his decision to perform at incoming President Donald Trump‘s ...

The music world is buzzing with heated discussions about Nelly‘s unexpected choice to perform at the 2025 presidential inauguration, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment ...