Snoop Dogg Defends Trump Inauguration Crypto Ball Performance Amid Sellout Backlash

Snoop Dogg has vigorously defended his 30-minute DJ performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration Crypto Ball, rejecting accusations of being a 'sellout.' He emphasized that the gig was not a political endorsement but a strategic move to build relationships and promote initiatives like financial literacy and crypto education in underserved communities. Snoop highlighted his three decades of community work and insisted he represents the 'Gangsta Party,' distancing himself from traditional political affiliations. The rapper also addressed online criticism directly, confronting detractors and turning some into supporters. His upcoming album, Iz It a Crime?, is positioned as a musical response to the backlash and a reaffirmation of his identity and values. Snoop clarified that his involvement was facilitated by a tech mogul friend rather than any political favors related to Trump.