Topics: Celebrity, Politics, US News, Donald Trump, Music, Social Media
Snoop Dogg has spoken out following the backlash over his performance at the Crypto Ball earlier this month.
Last week, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President, following his election back in November.
As part of the celebrations, a number of famous faces performed across various events, including the Crypto Ball, which celebrated Trump's second term as president.
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But many of his fans took to social media to criticise the rapper, with some claiming they had 'lost respect' for Snoop.
One person wrote: "Disappointing. Truly broke my heart to see you sell out."
While another said: "You screwed up big time and you know it. Lost my respect."
And a third added: "A walking contradiction."
Snoop has now responded to the backlash, telling people to 'stop worrying' about his business.
“For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love,” he said on Instagram.
“Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black. All out ’til you ball out or ’til you fall out.”
Speaking on the R&B Money podcast, he added: “You ‘gon deal with hate when you get to the top, no matter who you are… Me, personally, I answer it with success and love. That’s my answer to any hate and negativity that comes my way, ’cause it’s the strongest force that can beat it."
Fans were particularly shocked at Snoop's performance after he previously condemned Trump.
Referencing him in his track 'MACA (Make America Crip Again) he rapped: "The president say he want to Make America Great Again, f**k that s**t."
He also didn't seem too impressed when appearing on DJ Suss One's Sirius XM, after the DJ suggested some of his fans could be Trump supporters.
“I tell them straight up motherf*****s,” he said.
"You motherf*****g racist. F**k you, and f**k him.”
However, Snoop seemed to have a change of heart, claiming he had nothing but 'love and respect' for the president after he pardoned Michael Harris, the founder of Snoop’s first label, Death Row Records.
“We gotta learn to big each other up instead of putting each other down," he said.
“That’s what we’re great at as Black people, we great at tearing each other down… But I’m a strong Black man, I’m cut from a different cloth. You can’t tear me down, I’m one of God’s children.”
Tyla has reached out to Snoop's rep for comment.
Carrie Underwood was also criticised for her performance as part of Trump's inauguration.
The star had some severe technical difficulties ahead of her performance of 'America the Beautiful'.
Forced to sing a capella, Underwood told the crowd: "If you know the words, help me out here."
But some of Carrie's fans were unhappy with her decision to perform, with one commenting: "Carrie Underwood is preforming at Trump’s inauguration so I’m blocking her on all apps and boycotting all her music."
"As a longtime fan that’s been to all of your concerts, including Vegas, I’m heartbroken at your decision to perform next week. I thought you stood for love & acceptance, not hate & judgement," lamented a second.
In a statement, Carrie said: "I love our country and am honoured to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event.
"I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
