A lot of people were disappointed with Snoop Dogg’s decision to perform at an event celebrating Donald Trump’s inauguration ― but Snoop himself doesn’t seem bothered.
In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, the California rapper is seen in his car nodding along to Anita Baker and the Winans’ “Ain’t No Need to Worry,” before seemingly addressing those who criticized his involvement in the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 17.
“For all the hate, I’m going to answer it with love,” the rapper said. “Y’all can’t hate enough for me, I love too much.”
Snoop, born Calvin Broadus, then addressed his critics directly. “Get your life right,” he advised. “Stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together.”
Based on the social media response, though, he hasn’t persuaded everyone.
“Not once have we ever turned our backs on you,” one person commented on the video. “We’ve supported every venture you’ve had. So your performance feels like a slap in our faces.”
Snoop’s participation in the event seemed to raise questions about his consistency.
In a 2017 video, the rapper took to Instagram to denounce any Black artist willing to perform for Trump as an “Uncle Tom” and a “jigaboo.” Two years later, Snoop got even more emphatic, saying that any government workers who would vote for Trump in 2020 were “stupid motherfuckers.”
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Following Snoop’s performance last week, the New York Post reported that the “Gin and Juice” rapper had lost more than 500,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 20,000 on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Damn, I had to unfollow Snoop Dogg today smh he broke my heart,” wrote one person on X.
Snoop’s not the only musician who has had to address their decision to appear at one of Trump’s inauguration events. Nelly, Jewel and the Village People have all spoken out amid strong backlash for their performances that weekend.