Snoop Dogg Preforms At Pre-Inauguartion Ball
Well, well, well—Snoop Dogg at a Trump pre-inauguration ball. Who would’ve thought we’d see the day? The man who once pretended to shoot a Trump lookalike in a music video and hurled fiery insults at anyone who dared perform for him is now working the turntables at a black-tie gala celebrating the so-called "crypto president." Naturally, the internet is losing its collective mind, and for good reason. This isn’t just a plot twist—it’s a full-on genre shift.
For context, Snoop’s appearance at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., hosted by BTC Inc. and the Stand With Crypto initiative, has set social media ablaze. Videos of the rapper performing his iconic hits like "Drop It Like It’s Hot" and "Nothing but a ‘G’ Thang" have gone viral, but not in the way his fans might’ve hoped. Instead of praise, the comment sections are brimming with outrage from liberals who feel betrayed. One user even suggested it’s time to "throw Snoop Dogg in the dumpster with the rest of Trump’s white supremacist, insurrectionist allies." Yikes.
Snoop Dogg is performing at the inauguration.
The biggest sell-out since Krusty the Clown.
This backlash shouldn’t come as a surprise. Snoop Dogg built his reputation as a cultural rebel, and his disdain for Donald Trump is well-documented. In 2017, he infamously appeared in the music video for "Lavender," pointing a gun at a clown dressed as Trump—a visual that sparked its own media firestorm. Not to mention his scathing Instagram rant just days before Trump’s first inauguration, where he lambasted any artist willing to perform at the event. To call this performance a 180-degree turn is an understatement; it’s more like the rapper’s GPS has malfunctioned, and he’s cruising in reverse.
So, what changed? According to Snoop himself, it’s personal. In a January 2024 interview with The London Times, he expressed newfound "love and respect" for Trump, citing the former president’s 2021 pardon of Michael "Harry-O" Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records. Harris, once sentenced to 25 years to life for drug trafficking and attempted murder, was freed thanks to Trump. "He ain’t done nothing wrong to me. He has done only great things for me," Snoop said. If gratitude is the driving force here, it’s hard to argue with the rapper’s logic—but try explaining that to his fan base, many of whom feel he’s abandoned the anti-Trump stance that once aligned with their values.
Snoop Dogg turned into Lap Dogg
Peace out? More like sellout
— PacifiCali (@paccali68.bsky.social) January 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Predictably, conservatives are thrilled. Gen Z MAGA influencer Bou Loudon, known for his social media antics and ties to Barron Trump, even welcomed Snoop to the fold with a cheeky "Welcome to MAGA, Snoop!" on X (formerly Twitter). This kind of crossover appeal is exactly what Trump thrives on—bringing high-profile cultural icons into his orbit, especially ones who once openly opposed him.
But not everyone’s buying it. For many of Snoop’s longtime fans, the shift feels less like gratitude and more like opportunism. Critics have accused him of "selling out," with some calling the performance "embarrassing" and a betrayal of his legacy as a cultural icon unafraid to speak truth to power. In an era where celebrity activism is often tied to rigid ideological lines, Snoop’s about-face stands out like a sore thumb.
No lie!!! Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and other black performers at Trump’s inauguration dishonor the black community.
— mbs18.bsky.social (@mbs18.bsky.social) January 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
There’s also a broader context to consider. Trump’s second rise to power has reshaped the political landscape, and his branding as the "crypto president" signals his intention to embrace disruptive technologies and new cultural allies. Snoop’s performance at the Crypto Ball could be seen as part of a broader effort to court younger, tech-savvy voters and redefine Trump’s image as more inclusive—or, at the very least, less predictable.
Still, this isn’t just about politics; it’s about cultural perception. Snoop Dogg has always been more than a rapper—he’s a brand, a persona, and a symbol of rebellion. To see him take the stage at a Trump event is, for many, a contradiction too jarring to reconcile. Whether this marks a genuine evolution or just a one-off moment of gratitude, one thing is certain: Snoop Dogg knows how to stay in the headlines, even if it means alienating some of his most loyal fans.