President Donald Trump’s second inauguration is shaping up to be a star-studded event, with a number of celebrities expected to either perform or attend the ceremony.
With just days left until Monday’s inauguration, a major hip-hop star was added to the list of artists who will be performing.
According to the Daily Beast:
Rapper Nelly of “Hot In Herre” fame will be among the performers leading the celebration of Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday night.
CBS reporter Taurean Small was one of several reporters to break the news Friday that Nelly will be joining Jason Aldean to perform at Trump’s Liberty Ball after he is sworn in as president for the second time on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
News of Nelly’s inclusion in the event quickly spread via social media:
I love Nelly!
Great Patriot!
— Infinity Man (@SeacretMist) January 17, 2025
Hip-hop superstar Nelly will be performing at President Trump's Inauguration Liberty Ball.
Nelly recently shouted “MAGA!” in the middle of his performance at the AMA Awards.
Trump has the streets supporting him now. pic.twitter.com/6isSUj8qJ9
— George (@BehizyTweets) January 17, 2025
BREAKING: Hip-Hop superstar Nelly will be performing at the Inauguration Liberty Ball.
Yes, I’ll be in the building.
I saw him open for Janet last summer. It’s a fun show, not ratchet or too heavy.
PERFECT choice.pic.twitter.com/gbYKN0Etxt
— Rob Smith (@robsmithonline) January 17, 2025
CBS News also reported on the addition to the lineup as well as other last-minute changes to the ceremony:
“There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. … Therefore, I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather.”
Nelly won’t be the only star performing on Inauguration Day. Country music star Carrie Underwood will help kick off the swearing-in ceremony with “America the Beautiful” and opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem. The Village People, whose hit song “Y.M.C.A.” is frequently played at Trump rallies, also said they will perform at inaugural events.
Trump’s inauguration will feature music for all tastes, as this report explains:
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