Cryptocurrency executives swilled cocktails and danced to rap superstar Snoop Dogg on Friday night as they celebrated the approaching inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whose administration has promised major changes in crypto policy.
Four Black artists will perform at Trump’s inauguration, igniting a cultural firestorm about art, politics, and the cost of complicity.
On Sunday, the hip-hop star performed at the event hosted by former PayPal COO and incoming AI and crypto czar, David Sacks. Snoop Dogg's industry peers, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, and Nelly, also appeared at the Trump celebration. But the hip-hop stars are now facing the music from their outraged fans online.
On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.
X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.
Many fans are outraged that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy reportedly performed at Donald Trump's inaugural ball over the weekend
The Crypto Ball was hosted by David Sacks, who will be the new administration’s reigning expert on AI. It took place at the D.C.’s Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Ticket prices for the event went from $2,500 to $5,000 and the ball was billed as one to support the “first crypto president.”
Rapper Nelly performed at the Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday, January 20, alongside the Village People and country music star Jason Aldean. The 50-year-old rapper, known for hits like Hot in Herre and Dilemma, joins a lineup of artists who have faced backlash for aligning with Trump’s inaugural celebrations.
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy appea filmed together before performing at Trump's Crypto Ball event ahead of Trump's inauguration.
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy performed at Donald Trump’s “Crypto Ball” despite their past criticism of the President-elect.
Snoop Dogg was called out by Kevin Powell in a recent interview for performing at a pre-inaugural ball for President Donald Trump.