{"id":91845,"date":"2025-01-28T15:58:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blacktwitter.com\/snoop-dogg-defends-his-performance-at-trumps-event-amid-backlash-im-still-a-black-man\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T15:58:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:58:53","slug":"snoop-dogg-defends-his-performance-at-trumps-event-amid-backlash-im-still-a-black-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blacktwitter.com\/snoop-dogg-defends-his-performance-at-trumps-event-amid-backlash-im-still-a-black-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoop Dogg Defends His Performance at Trump\u2019s Event Amid Backlash, \u201cI\u2019m Still a Black Man\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Nationwide \u2014 Snoop Dogg addressed the backlash from fans who criticized him for performing at one of Donald Trump\u2019s pre-inauguration events. In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper fired back at critics and shared his thoughts on the hate he\u2019s been receiving.<\/p>\n<p>Snoop, 53, recently shared a live video while enjoying gospel music in his car, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/01\/27\/entertainment\/snoop-dogg-responds-to-all-the-hate-over-trump-inauguration-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>. He responded to the criticism, saying, \u201cFor all the hate I\u2019m going to answer with love, I love too much. Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I\u2019m cool. I\u2019m together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black. All out \u2019til you ball out or \u2019til you fall out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though Snoop did not specifically mention Trump\u2019s name, his comments came just after his performance at the Crypto Ball on January 17th, one of the events leading up to the inauguration. He used the moment to emphasize the importance of supporting one another, particularly within the Black community.<\/p>\n<p>Snoop went on to say, \u201cI\u2019m a strong black man. I\u2019m cut from a different cloth. You can\u2019t tear me down. I\u2019m one of God\u2019s child [sic]. One of his children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rapper\u2019s performance, along with other artists like Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, and Nelly, sparked criticism, especially from the hip-hop community. The backlash led to a significant drop in Snoop\u2019s social media following \u2014 over 500,000 on Instagram and nearly 20,000 on X.<\/p>\n<p>However, Snoop received support from others, including sports commentator Stephen A. Smith. Nelly, who also performed at another inauguration event, explained his choice as a sign of respect for the office, not for financial reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Snoop, who had been an outspoken critic of Trump in the past, shifted his perspective after Trump pardoned Death Row Records co-founder Michael Harris in 2021. In a 2024 interview, Snoop said, \u201cHe ain\u2019t done nothing wrong to me. He has done only great things for me. So I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Snoop ended his Instagram Live with a message, \u201cThe only way to beat hate is with love. Learn from the Dogg. Teach you something every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blacknews.com\/news\/snoop-dogg-defends-performance-trump-event-amid-backlash-still-black-man\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=snoop-dogg-defends-performance-trump-event-amid-backlash-still-black-man\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nationwide \u2014 Snoop Dogg addressed the backlash from fans who criticized him for performing at one of Donald Trump\u2019s pre-inauguration events. In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper fired back at critics and shared his thoughts on the hate he\u2019s been receiving. 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