Rapper Nelly faced criticism for performing at the First Liberty Ball, but he justified himself by saying that he is performing for the “honour”.
He said on the Willie D Live podcast: “I didn’t know that I had to agree with your political choices. If you follow what I do, this shouldn’t even be an argument. He is the president. He won.
“I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing this because it’s an honour. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office.”
Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg received severe backlash after being caught on camera singing at the inaugural Crypto Ball on Friday in honour of Trump’s inauguration. With tickets ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each (around £2,000 to £4,000), the rapper performed at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
Underwood, who is set to sing America the Beautiful, at the inauguration on Monday night was also criticised for her decision to perform.
Here are some of those who have said they will attend Mr Trump’s swearing-in and some who will not be coming.
Donald Trump relaxes before meeting Prince William in December
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Who is attending Donald Trump’s inauguration?
Who has said they will attend
While Mr Trump has not been universally popular among previous heads of the state, his swearing-in will be witnessed by his predecessors Barack Obama, George Bush Jr and Bill Clinton.
All of Mr Trump’s immediate family will be present.
One notable absentee will be Michelle Obama, who has confirmed she will not be attending with her ex-president husband, Barack.
The former first lady also did not attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter but has not provided a reason for her absences.
Sir Keir Starmer will not be in Washington DC, as per tradition – no British prime minister has ever attended an inauguration ceremony.
