Amid backlash, Nelly is defending his decision to perform at an inaugural ball following President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in on Monday. "I respect the office," Nelly said. "This isn't politics.

Nelly performed. The singer brought down the house with songs including “Ride Wit Me,” “E.I.,” “Air Force Ones,” and “Dilemma.” The invite-only event was held ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Play video The dispute over “Dilemma,” which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 and earned the duo a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance, is reportedly creating tension in Nelly’s personal life as well. Sources ...

the 50-year-old rapper explained he had no dilemma about performing. “I’m not political…I’m clueless on a lot of things when it get down to it,” Nelly said, explaining that he’s not ...

By Bill Donahue Nelly is asking a federal judge to punish ... with his 2002 chart-topping singles “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma.” ...

Rapper Nelly rose to fame in the early 2000s music industry with hits like “Ride Wit Me” and “Hot in Herre.” He had yet another big hit in 2010, “Just a Dream,” and while people always ...

Live podcast, Nelly spoke about performing for “the Office” of the President of the United States. When pressed about his decision, the “Dilemma” artist explained: “I’m not doing ...

Regardless, I respect the office.” “I’m not here to take up for Trump, I’m not here to take up for Republicans. I’m not here to take up for Democrats,” Nelly added. The “Dilemma” musician admitted ...

While Flavor Flav recorded him, Nelly went on to perform several jams including “Ride Wit Me,” “E.I.” and “Air Force Ones.” Many in the crowd recited Kelly Rowland-sang chorus of “Dilemma,” which won ...

Monáe rapped her comments during a Grammys afterparty, where she sang a cover of Nelly’s “Hot in Herre.” By Zoe G. Phillips Janelle Monáe condemned Nelly on Sunday for the singer’s Trump ...

Nelly defended his decision to perform at Monday’s presidential inauguration events following the backlash the rapper faced for participating at the Liberty Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s ...