The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.

Snoop Dogg and Nelly face backlash for performing at inauguration events but both artists defend their decisions.

Snoop Dogg did what anyone would do this week and posted a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his national holiday. Under normal circumstances, this would be celebrated, but fans flooded his comments with negativity because he performed for Donald Trump during his inauguration weekend celebrations.

Carrie Underwood, Snoop Dogg and Nelly have faced backlash for agreeing to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration party and related events. Underwood, 41, will sing America the Beautiful at the bash on Monday night and said last week that she feels “honored” to be part of a “historic event” at the US Capitol.

Popular personality Snoop Dogg did a 180 from his public anti-Trump stance some years ago and performed at a Trump pre-inauguration ball.

After facing backlash for performing at President Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities, artists like Snoop Dogg and Nelly are defending their decision.