Nelly defends playing Donald Trump’s inauguration: “I’m doing this because it’s an honour”

nme.com:

Nelly has defended his decision to play at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration party, calling it “an honour”.The St. Louis rapper will be part of the line-up at the Republican’s second inauguration at the US Capitol on Monday (January 20), although the event has been moved indoors due to the expectation of dangerously cold weather.Other acts on the bill include Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Village People and Jason Aldean.Nelly has taken on any criticism of his inclusion at the event during a new interview with Geto Boys’ Willie D, where he argued that “the things you do” are more important than “the things you say should be done”.“I didn’t know that I had to agree with your political choices,” he continued. “If you follow what I do, this shouldn’t even be an argument.

He is the president. He won.”“I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing this because it’s an honor. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office.