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…
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…
Janelle Monaé Disses Nelly Over Trump Inauguration Performance
The backlash around Nelly performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration has died down but during a recent performance, Janelle Monaé let it be known that she has not forgotten. Janelle hopped on stage at Anderson .Paak’s Grammy Awards afterparty, where the band was playing Nelly’s “Hot in Herre,” but the singer went off on a tangent and unleashed a scathing freestyle. “I used to like Nelly, but then he went to perform for Donald Trump/ F-ck that n-g…
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