During the conversation with Willie D., the “Hot in Herre” singer also spoke directly to his critics, balking at the suggestion that Trump was a white supremacist. “I would ask them to show me where he’s a white supremacist,” Nelly retorted.

Rapper Nelly has responded after facing backlash for his decision to perform at one of Donald Trump ’s inauguration balls on Monday (January 20). Citing sources, CBS reported on Friday that the “Dilemma” star was set to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball in Washington D.C.

Nelly is standing firm amid backlash over his decision to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s official inaugural balls.

Nelly is one of several Black artists that have been announced to be performing at Donald Trump Inaugural events next week.

Nelly is the latest star to defend himself amid backlash for participating in the inauguration festivities. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood also faced criticism after announcing that she would sing "America the Beautiful" for the ceremony.

Rapper Nelly is set to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball on January 20 with Donald Trump in attendance. According to sources close to the event planning, the 50-year-old artist will join the Village People and country star Jason Aldean as the entertainment for the night,

D.L. Hughley has fired back at Snoop Dogg with some choice words following the rap legend's response to the backlash he's received following his performance at the Crypto Ball at Donald Trump's inauguration earlier this month.