Soulja Boy defends performing at Trump's Crypto Ball, citing payment while admitting he was misled about the event's political nature.

The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.

Rapper Rick Ross was accused of owing a five-figure tax debt to the State of Georgia, In Touch can exclusively report. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, the Georgia Department of Revenue filed a state tax execution against the musician in late 2024.

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.

Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy appea filmed together before performing at Trump's Crypto Ball event ahead of Trump's inauguration.

X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.

US rapper Rick Ross wore a brown Louis Vuitton outfit and got roasted for it. Some people suggested that he bought it from Small Street in Johannesburg.

Many fans are outraged that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy reportedly performed at Donald Trump's inaugural ball over the weekend

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.

American rapper Rick Ross named dancehall musician Stonebwoy as one of his favourite African musicians. He received backlash from Ghanaians, who were unimpressed.

The rap community was furious to learn Nelly, Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross were supporting Trump's inauguration events.

Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy performed at Donald Trump’s “Crypto Ball” despite their past criticism of the President-elect.