Snoop Dogg Receives Criticism From Fans for Appearing at Donald Trump’s Cryptocurrency Event

Snoop Dogg is being dragged by his fans for performing at President-elect Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball pre-inaugural bash in Washington, D.C.

Fans were shocked to learn the Death Row Records CEO would associate with the twice-impeached president given his past remarks about Trump.

Snoop Dogg’s performance was hosted by entrepreneur David Sacks at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 17.

Snoop Dogg headlined the entertainment lineup at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., coinciding with Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. The event, held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, was organized by David Sacks, Trump’s appointee for AI and Crypto.

The 53-year-old rapper reportedly performed hits like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Nuthin but a ‘G’ Thang.”

According to 2cool2bl0g, Snoop was recorded saying, “they let a real Crip up in the Crypto Ball” as rapper Rick Ross looked on.

Fans were shocked to learn that Snoop Dogg would perform at an event honoring Donald Trump given his past comments about the 45th and 47th president.

In 2017, Snoop Dogg had criticized performers at Trump’s initial inauguration on Instagram, using derogatory language. The renowned artist had strong words for both the performers and the voters who supported Trump, sparking controversy.

In response to reports of difficulties in securing musicians for Trump’s inauguration, Snoop Dogg vowed to deliver scathing remarks aimed at those who did eventually perform at the event. The rapper made it clear where his loyalties and opinions lay in this politically charged atmosphere.

Grammy Award-winning singer John Legend told the BBC back in 2017 that Trump couldn’t find performers because “creative people tend to reject bigotry and hate.”

“We tend to be more liberal-minded,” he added. “When we see somebody that’s preaching division and hate and bigotry, it’s unlikely he’ll get a lot of creative people that want to be associated with him.”

After Snoop Dogg’s performance was shared on X, one fan exclaimed, “Snoop Dogg and President Donald Trump?”

Snoop Dogg may have threatened to roast whoever performed at Trump’s 2017 inauguration, but now, he is the one being roasted following his Crypto Ball performance.

One fan wrote on X, “SNOOP DOGG IS PLAYING FOR THE CHEETO?! This is actually devastating. I’m so d-mn bummed.”

Another fan replied, “I say this with all disrespect, F-CK Snoop Dogg and honestly anyone agreeing to perform at this bull sh-t inauguration.”

“Snoop Dogg truly stands for nothing and will do anything for a check cuz wasn’t he just saying f-ck that man not to long ago. Now he’s about shuck and jive for him smh.”

Fans on Instagram were equally miffed. “The irony and hypocrisy here,” wrote one, prompting another to reply, “So disappointing.”

One reason Snoop Dogg may have agreed to perform at Trump’s Crypto Ball may be his friendship with Death Row Records co-founder, Michael “Harry-O” Harris.

During an interview with The Sunday Times last year, Snoop Dogg appeared to soften his stance on Trump because he commuted the sentence of Death Row Records co-founder, Michael “Harry-O” Harris. Harris had served 33 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.

“Donald Trump? He ain’t done nothing wrong to me,” noted Snoop Dogg. “He has done only great things for me. He pardoned Michael Harris… So I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump.”

Fans were also surprised to learn that rapper Nelly will perform at Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

The president-elect is reportedly holding three balls to celebrate him being elected the 47th President of the United States, and Nelly will perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20.

The “Here Comes the Boom” artist was announced as a surprise performer by CBS reporter Taurean Small on X.

“NEW from @finnygo & me: rapper Nelly is set to perform at Trump’s Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday night according to sources familiar with Inauguration planning. @CBSNews @CBSPolitics,” wrote Small, prompting one fan to reply, “Hey, must be the money.”