“Great how people spin narratives”: Nelly shuts down “pro-Donald” claims after attending Trump’s inaugural ball

Nelly addressed the controversy surrounding his alleged “pro-Trump” stance throughout a latest look together with his spouse, Ashanti, on Hot 97’s Ebro In the Morning present. The hypothesis began when the Ride Wit Me rapper carried out at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on the Liberty Hall earlier this yr. Veterans like Jason Aldean and The Village People additionally carried out on the occasion.

During the dialog with host Ebro Darden, Nelly was requested about his rumored “pro-Trump stance.” The rapper was fast to make clear, explaining that his participation was primarily based on “respect” for the workplace.

“See, this is what I’m saying. Where did you get pro-Donald? What you had was respect for office.”

He additional continued:

“It’s great how people spin narratives to things that I think best fit whatever they’re against. You know what I’m saying? Instead of giving a brother the exact fundamental of what he did, what he said. Nobody’s doing that anymore.”

The St. Louis rapper additionally emphasised that he had by no means endorsed any president. He substantiated his assertion by highlighting that he had additionally carried out for Kamala Harris at a 2024 occasion. However, individuals allegedly “never brought it up.”

“It doesn’t mean you agree with that president […] I never endorsed any president. I’ve never done that a day in my life. What I did say is that I’m a military brat. I love our men and women that service this country. I’ve done things all around this country. I’ve entertained the troops. Nobody brings that up. I’ve stayed man, you know, a commitment in my community, and I have a beautiful Black family,” concluded the rapper.

This is not the primary time Nelly has defended his resolution to carry out at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball. The rapper has spoken about it in a number of different interviews because the January 20, 2025, occasion.

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When Nelly reportedly defended his efficiency at Trump’s inaugural occasion and allegedly referenced Kamala Harris

Nelly lately defended his resolution to carry out at Trump’s inauguration ceremony and reportedly made feedback that some interpreted as oblique references to Kamala Harris. On June 28, he took to the remark part of a publish by The Shade Room to deal with his love for the nation and cleared his stance on the “pro-Trump” conjecture.

“I reiterate, I didn’t marketing campaign for anybody. I don’t inform individuals who to vote for. I respect and love our nation from high to backside good and unhealthy… and I’m very conscious that it’s a variety of issues on this nation that we have to work on the correct is just too far proper and the left is just too far left,” wrote Nelly.

Nelly additionally acknowledged that if he had been ever contacted by the POTUS’ workplace for any cause, his response wouldn’t be influenced by monetary issues or race. In the identical remark, Nelly made remarks that some took as oblique criticism of Kamala Harris:

“Nothing to do with race but if you wanna make it about race, then let’s goooooooooooooo I find it very interesting. That’s so many of you would dump on the two black men that’s married to black women that has black children because the “ “ woman of color with the white husband and white kids. Didn’t win..!!”

He additional added:

“Some of y’all have a problem with because the “prosecutor who has probably locked up more black men that we’ve helped woman of color with the white husband and white kids. Did not win the election.”

For the unversed, Kamala Harris is a Hastings College of Law graduate who started her legislation profession within the workplace of the district legal professional of Alameda County. In 2010, she was elected legal professional normal of California.

Although Nelly didn’t immediately identify Kamala Harris, his feedback had been extensively interpreted on-line as a reference to her background and public picture. The dialogue surrounding his remarks sparked appreciable debate throughout social media platforms.

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