Snoop Dogg Sparks Outrage After Performing at Trump Inauguration Party

Snoop Dogg Sparks Outrage After Performing at Trump Inauguration Party


Snoop Dogg is under fire after performing at a party celebrating Donald Trump’s imminent inauguration. The 53-year-old rapper and actor appeared at the first-ever "Crypto Ball," hosted by former PayPal COO and Silicon Valley investor David Sacks.

Sacks is set to join Trump’s administration as the AI and Crypto Czar, a role aligning with the President-elect’s strong cryptocurrency focus.

Backlash Erupts Online

After footage of Snoop’s performance surfaced on Instagram, fans flooded social media with criticism. Many labeled his appearance “disrespectful” and “culturally embarrassing.”

One user on X, formerly Twitter, wrote:
“Wait a goddamn minute, @SnoopDogg is playing Trump’s inauguration???? Aw hell naw.”

Another commented:
“I never thought I’d have Snoop Dogg supporting Trump on my bingo card… But here we are.”

The backlash follows Snoop’s previous praise of Trump, including his acknowledgment of Trump’s pardon of Michael Harris, a former collaborator who had been imprisoned on drug charges. “I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump,” Snoop said last year.

Event Details

The lavish event, held at Washington D.C.’s Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, featured tickets priced between $2,500 and $5,000. Dressed in a sharp black jacket with gold buttons and a bowtie, Snoop performed his hit “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and even DJed a set, which included classics like Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.”

Snoop is among several stars set to perform at Trump’s inauguration-related events. Country singer Carrie Underwood, rapper Nelly, and Billy Ray Cyrus are also confirmed to appear, drawing mixed reactions from their fans.

Carrie Underwood Faces Criticism

Carrie Underwood’s participation has also sparked backlash. Known for her support of LGBTQ+ rights, fans pointed out the contradiction in her decision to perform for a President with a controversial track record on LGBTQ+ issues.

One disappointed fan wrote:
“Jesus take the wheel, indeed.”