Social media comes into play Nelly after his speech Donald Trumps opening ball.
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Read more about Nelly's performance at Donald Trump's Inaugural Ball
On January 21, Instagram user @livebitez took to the platform to share a live stream. personnel celebrated from the crowd at the opening ball. In the video, as Nelly takes the stage, a narrator's voice seems to share the rapper's life story with the crowd.
Additionally, the narrative explains that Nelly was born on a military base in Austin, Texas and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Additionally, the narrative states that various members of Nelly's family served in the armed forces.
“Only in America can you come to the White House from the streets of St. Louis,” says the narration before Nelly's speech begins.
Check out the clip below to see a few moments from the rapper's set.
Social Media Comes with Reactions
Social media users called out Nelly for double-declining Trump's decision to perform at the inaugural ball. Shadow room comment section.
Instagram user @april_atl wrote, “hey There must be money.”
When Instagram user @butcherblock_catering added, “We are entertainment that is not always on the table”
Instagram user @_secrt.stkrx wrote, “Look at this little turkey😂”
When Instagram user @g_mar10 added, “'A person who does not defend anything will be exposed to everything.” Malcolm X”
Instagram user @gingerdei wrote: “Country Grammar.”
When Instagram user @djdirtydi added, “This all happened on MLK Day 🤦🏽♀️”
Instagram user @jarretteats wrote, “When invited into the room but not invited to sit at the table…”
While Instagram user @pretty_intelligent36 added, “He will not live for it, he will knock it down. It's not about politics, it's about morality. Ditto Chrisette M.”
Instagram user @1chefnina wrote, “Soooo Waka Flocka didn't exist! 🤨”
When adding Instagram user @thek.za, “did he shake before he shook? or was jive first?
Instagram user @vincentbish wrote, “Not another penny. Not another stream. Another like. As he took the money, we can all get the money back.”
He spoke more about Donald Trump's decision ahead of his speech at the Inaugural Ball.
Speaking before taking the stage, Nelly reiterated her decision ABC News. The rapper reiterated that he believes performing for the president is an “honor” and apparently “never thought” it would be possible.
“This is not political for me. The political part is over for me. He won and growing up I was taught to respect the office, so here is Nelly,” he said.
In addition, Nelly explained why she did not back down from the first criticism she received for her choice.
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