It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office,” the rapper said.

Nelly has defended his decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, calling it’s “an honor”.

Nelly isn’t the only rapper to participate in Trump’s inauguration festivities. Earlier this weekend, it was widely reported that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy performed at the president-elect’s Crypto Ball pre-inaugural soiree in Washington, D.C., at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Friday (Jan. 17).