Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, is getting dragged for agreeing to appear at a pre-inauguration event. According to The Root, the West Coast rapper will perform at the inaugural Crypto Ball hosted by Trump’s nominated “AI and Crypto Czar” David Sacks.
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During the November 2024 election, Kamala Harris counted on the backing of everyone from Barbara Streisand, Spike Lee, Mark Hamill, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cardi B and Charli XCX, to Lil Nas X, Kerry Washington, Mark Ruffalo, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Shonda Rhimes.
On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.
The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.
Carrie Underwood, Snoop Dogg and Nelly have faced backlash for agreeing to perform at Donald Trump ’s inauguration party and related events. Underwood, 41, will sing America the Beautiful at the bash on Monday night and said last week that she feels “honored” to be part of a “historic event” at the US Capitol.
Jason Aldean is doubling down on his previous support of Donald Trump after taking a U-turn on getting involved in politics.
Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20 is slated to bring in some big acts for the festivities, including Carrie Underwood and Nelly.
Showing off his new big tent, the returning president played circus master to a strange kind of union. Sign up for Trump’s Return, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump presidency.
Sullivan County native Gavin DeGraw received some fan backlash this week. There were some high profile performers at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. A variety of musical performers were part of the event for the 47th president of the United States including Carrie Underwood,
A star-studded line-up of athletes, musicians, actors, podcasters, comedians and online stars attended some of Donald Trump's inauguration events.
In addition to the brunch, Sweden’s Dagens Nyheter reports that Spotify donated $150,000 USD to the inauguration ceremony and celebration. Apple and Amazon, whose music-streaming arms are among Spotify’s competitors, donated $1 million USD each to Trump’s inauguration, Variety reported in December.