Despite backlash, Soulja Boy Slams Obama & Kamala Harris, Praises Trump for Financial Support.

Despite backlash, Soulja Boy Slams Obama & Kamala Harris, Praises Trump for Financial Support.

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In an unexpected twist, rapper Soulja Boy has come under fire for his recent performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration.

The event, known as the Crypto Ball, took place in Washington D.C. and featured performances by several high-profile artists.

Soulja Boy, known for his hit song “Crank That,” took to Instagram Live to address the backlash he received from fans and the hip-hop community.

The rapper was unapologetic about his decision to perform, citing financial motivation as the primary reason for his appearance.

“They paid me a bag,” Soulja Boy stated. “Obama ain’t never put no money in my pockets. Kamala ain’t never put no money in my pockets.

Trump put money in my pockets.”

The performance has sparked a heated debate within the hip-hop community about artistic integrity versus financial opportunity.

Many fans and fellow artists have criticized Soulja Boy for participating in the event, arguing that it goes against the values and principles of the community.

However, Soulja Boy remained defiant, challenging his critics and defending his decision to perform.

“Y’all want me to not answer the phone for the president? This is the president of the United States.

Trump wasn’t even there. It wasn’t even a Trump event. It was the Crypto Ball for crypto. And I’ll go again.”

The controversy echoes similar backlash faced by other Black artists who performed at past Trump events.

Notably, R&B singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele faced significant setbacks in her career following her performance at Trump’s 2017 inauguration.

As the ongoing saga continues, rapper Snoop Dogg has also faced criticism for performing at the Crypto Ball, an inauguration celebration event for President-elect Donald Trump, on January 20, 2025.

Despite his previous criticism of Trump, Snoop Dogg performed hits like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Nuthin but a ‘G’ Thang.”

This sparked backlash from fans who felt betrayed by his participation.

Despite the criticism, the performances by Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, and many others at the Crypto Ball have highlighted the ongoing tension between financial gain and artistic integrity in the entertainment industry.

The debate continues on social media, and it remains to be seen how this decision will impact Soulja Boy’s career and reputation in the long run.

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As the debate continues, is Soulja Boy right that no one in Black community leadership seems to remember them when the time is right?

Or is this just putting money over community interest? What do you think?