Who will perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration, as rapper Nelly defends his decision to perform?
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As the United States is about to welcome Donald Trump’s return as its 47th president, all eyes are on the official ceremony which will swear him into office: his Inauguration. Attended by past presidents and tech leaders (including Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk), the day – which sees President Joe Biden hand over power and Mr Trump take the presidential oath – will also feature a number of musical performances by some familiar faces.
Many musicians who have signed up to perform at the Inauguration have faced backlash from fans. On Sunday, January 19, the Village People performed their hit Y.M.C.A. at a pre-inauguration ball for Mr Trump. Widely regarded as a gay anthem, the last original member of the group and songwriter of the song, Victor Willis, claimed it was never intended to evoke gay themes – despite its lyrics appearing to be a double entendre for life as a gay man. It came as fans criticised the group’s decision to perform for Mr Trump amid his rollback on protections for LGBTQIA+ people during his last presidency.
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Keep reading to learn who will be performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration – and the backlash they’ve received. Known for his early 2000s hip-hop hits Hot in Herre and and Dilemma, rapper Nelly has been booked to perform at Mr Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball. However, as the news spread that the 50-year-old was booked to perform, fans couldn’t help but be disappointed – highlighting Mr Trump’s past of making offensive and racist comments about Black people and other ethnic minorities.
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