Rapper Snoop Dogg was heavily criticised for his impromptu performance at the Crypto Ball, a bash designed to celebrate the anticipated re-election victory of former President Donald Trump. Such a departure from past stances of the actively anti-Trump performer was all too noticeable.
Known rapper’s former condemnations of the president have been well recorded in popular magazines and online sites. Though some said his recent behavior was driven by financial desire, several remarked it puzzled spectators used to his sharp criticism of Trump and conservative politics.. While responses varied, most reactions featured tones of disbelief that he would uplift a figure he long disparaged.. 2017 saw him put out the music video Lavender, where he aimed a toy rifle at a clown that looked like Trump, causing the next president to publicly condemn it. Furthermore, Snoop’s song “Make America Crip Again” was a straightforward reaction to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, highlighting his criticism of Trump’s rhetoric and policies.
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Snoop, however, began to see things differently when Trump commuted the sentence of Michael “Harry-O” Harris, 2021 co-founder of Death Row Records. Snoop’s attitudes seemed to have changed following this clemency, which culminate in his appearance at the Crypto Ball two days before Trump’s inauguration. Also performing at the show were artists including Rick Ross and Soulja Boy.
Fans and the public reacted strongly and quickly. Given Snoop’s earlier anti-Trump position, many felt betrayed. Comments on his involvement in the event saturated social media sites. While one user noted, This is culturally sad and rude asf, another added, Not a check in the whole worth offering my soul to the Devil.
Snoop allegedly lost more than 570,000 Instagram followers and 17,177 X (formerly Twitter) followers following the performance; the backlash was not limited to remarks. Snoop Dogg’s Reply:
Snoop reacted to the attack by posting a video of himself smoking and listening to gospel music on Instagram. Emphasizing optimism and self-love, he would say, I ain’t trippin’ on the negativity; I’m a positive, loving man. He would urge his detractors to concentrate on their own lives: Get your life right, and stop hatin’.
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Furthermore he countered the criticism by stressing the necessity of solidarity in the Black community and pointing out the need to uplift rather than destroy each other. Opting to combat hate with success and kindness, Snoop reaffirmed his commitment to love and positivity.
The media gave a great deal of notice to the controversy; The Independent highlighted fan discontent and the alleged cultural impact of Snoop’s performance. The complex connection between artists and political leaders, loyalty, honesty and integrity were among the themes of the discussions.
Some observers wondered whether Snoop’s appearance at the event was related by Trump’s pardon of Michael Harry-O Harris, therefore suggesting a personal level to his decision. Still others saw it a strategic decision in the changing world of politics and fame.