Snoop Dogg gets backlash for reportedly performing at Crypto Ball in honour of Trump's presidency

Fans react with intense criticism at rumours of Snoop Dogg performing at an event celebrating Trump's victory.

According to reports, Snoop Dogg is expected to perform at the sold-out Crypto Ball, an event hosted by David Sacks, who was recently named the “AI and Crypto Czar” by President-elect, Donald Trump. The event is held to celebrate the incoming Trump administration which has sparked intense backlash towards the rapper especially from the Black community.

Snoop Dogg and Trump have had a tumultuous relationship. Before 2016, Trump supported Snoop’s music and the two remained on friendly terms with each other.

However, in 2016 Snoop publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidency. After Trump’s victory, he called out Black artists who performed at Trump’s inauguration, labelling them as “jigaboos” and “Uncle Toms.”

However, when Trump granted clemency to Michael “Harry-O” Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records, Snoop publicly thanked the president for the gesture, and his criticism of the former president mellowed.

Snoop's current decision to perform at the Crypto Ball has attracted intense criticism from fans as some call him a 'snitch' while others expressed that they were disappointed but not surprised by the news. 

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Yo don’t tell me Snoop Dogg is performing for Trump… this BETTER be fake news. 😨😨😨

— Andrew Taylor (@Just_Drew13) January 16, 2025

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In 2019, singer Chrisette Michele faced similar criticism after performing at Trump’s first inauguration, along with Kanye West who sparked backlash for meeting Trump while wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. 

The Crypto Ball is scheduled ahead of Trump’s inauguration on Monday, January 20, marking the start of America’s first 'crypto presidency'.