Janelle Monae Blasts Nelly for Performing at Donald Trump Inauguration Event

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Janelle Monae is ripping into Nelly. While performing at a 2025 Grammys after-party on Sunday night (February 2), the 39-year-old “Pynk” singer took a moment to slam the 50-year-old “Ride wit Me” rapper after he recently performed at one of President Donald Trump‘s inauguration events. Keep reading to find out more…Janelle and Anderson .Paak were in the middle of a medley performance when Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” came on and Janelle took the moment perform an impromptu rap that took direct shots at Nelly. “F–k you Nelly!” Janelle yelled, as seen in a video obtained by TMZ. “I used to like Nelly… but then he went to perform for Donald Trump.

F–k that ni–a. I don’t give a f–k. I’m with my family ain’t nobody gonna hate on us. I care about women.” “Nelly, you sold out,” she continued. “I used to think you was cool.

Now you look like a motherf–king fool. I might be a little tipsy but I know everything I’m saying. F–k you ni–a. Get a new attitude.” The crowd cheered and applauded at Janelle‘s comments about Nelly.

After performing at Trump‘s Freedom Ball last month, Nelly responded to all the backlash he faced from fans.