On Monday (Jan. 20), Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and celebrated the feat with multiple balls taking place across Washington, D.C. Nelly was a special performer at the Liberty Inaugural Ball where he gave the crowd a medley of songs including "Hot in Herre," "E.I.," "Country Grammar," "Dilemma" and more.

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

Co-hosts of "The View" had an intense debate about whether Black artists like Snoop Dogg should be judged for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration.

The announcement of Nelly’s inauguration comes as the Trump decided to move the inauguration indoors due to extremely cold temperatures.

"It is an honor for me to perform for the President of the United States, regardless of who is in office." Nelly wants fans to know that his decision to perform at the inauguration ball for President-elect Donald Trump has nothing to do with politics.

Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Rapper Nelly is addressing backlash after he announced he will perform at an inaugural ball following President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in.