Soulja Boy Defends Trump Inauguration Party Performance with Snoop Dogg [Video]

Rapper Soulja Boy has defended his performance at the first-ever Crypto Ball in Washington D.C. on Friday, an inauguration celebration event for President-elect Donald Trump, alongside entertainers Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross.

During a heated Instagram Live session over the weekend, Soulja Boy cited financial motivation for his appearance while acknowledging he was “somewhat misled” about the event’s political nature.

Why It Matters

The performance has ignited debate within the hip-hop community about artistic integrity versus financial opportunity.

The controversy echoes similar backlash faced by other Black artists who performed at past Trump events, most notably R&B singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele, whose career suffered significant setbacks following her 2017 inauguration performance.

What To Know

The Crypto Ball, hosted by incoming White House AI and “Crypto Czar” David Sacks,charged between $2,500 to $5,000 per ticket. Snoop Dogg performed hits including “Drop It Like It’s Hot” while DJing crowd favorites, marking a significant shift …