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Janelle Monáe Blasts Nelly for Trump Inaugural Performance at Grammy Afterparty

Janelle Monáe criticized Nelly for performing at President Trump's inauguration during a Grammy after-party in Los Angeles.
While rapping, Monáe changed the lyrics to Nelly's song "Hot in Herre" to express her disapproval of his actions.
Nelly defended his performance, stating it was an honor to be invited and not a political statement.
Monáe's freestyle referenced issues raised during the Grammys, showcasing her stance against Trump's policies.

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Janelle Monáe Calls Nelly a ‘Motherfucking Fool’ for Performing at Trump Inauguration Ball

Nelly’s decision to perform at the second inauguration of Donald Trump has drawn lots of criticism, but maybe none more intense than what Janelle Monáe had to say about the rapper during a Grammy Awards afterparty, where she called him a “motherfucking fool.” According to NME, Monáe shared her feelings into a mic while changing the words to Nelly’s “Hot In Herre,” changing the words to say: “Fuck you, Nelly. I used to like Nelly, but then he wen…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Pink News

Janelle Monáe tears into Nelly over Trump inauguration gig

Singer Janelle Monáe has roasted Nelly over his appearance at an event marking Donald Trump’s inauguration, saying: “You sold out”. Rapper Nelly defended his decision to perform at Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball, claiming: “This isn’t politics”. But at a Grammys after-party, Monáe, a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, having come out as non-binary in 2022 , took the rapper to task for his decision. On Sunday (2 February), alongside sing…

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Metro News

Janelle Monae eviscerates 'motherf***ing fool' Nelly for Trump inauguration gig

Janelle Monae had some choice words for Nelly after he performed at Donald Trump's inauguration following her Grammys performance.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Breitbart

Singer Janelle Monáe Rages: 'F**k You Nelly' for Performing at Trump Inauguration

Singer Janelle Monáe lashed out at rapper Nelly for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration, calling him a sellout and a "motherf**king fool."

1 month ago·United States

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The Express Tribune

Janelle Monáe criticizes Nelly over Trump inauguration performance during Grammys 2025 afterparty

Singer Janelle Monáe openly criticized Nelly’s Trump inauguration performance during a Grammys 2025 afterparty on Sunday night. While performing a cover of Nelly’s hit song Hot in Herre, Monáe took a moment to call out the rapper, saying, “F—k you Nelly,” in a video shared by TMZ. She added that she once admired him but felt he had “sold out” by performing for Donald Trump, stating, “Now you look like a motherf—ing fool.” The impromptu moment to…

1 month ago·Pakistan

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Star slams rapper at Grammys after-party

American hip hop was served fresh beef at a Grammys after-party when Janelle Monáe put rapper Nelly on blast for performing at President Trump’s inauguration ball.

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