In a transfer that stunned some and gave the impression to be completely anticipated by others, Snoop Dogg, the favored media persona, rapper and carried out at a pre-inauguration ball in help of President Trump, main many to confer with “Uncle Snoop” as a sellout and query his dedication to the Black group.
On Friday, January 17, Snoop Dogg carried out on the Inaugural Crypto Ball at Washington, D.C.’s Andrew Mellon Auditorium. The Crypto Ball featured a slew of cryptocurrency executives and was emceed by President Trump’s incoming crypto czar, former Paypal COO David Sacks. Rappers Soulja Boy and Rick Ross additionally carried out on the Crypto Ball. Primarily based on movies posted on YouTube and Instagram, Snoop DJ’ed his personal efficiency and performed a litany of hits from his catalog in addition to others like N.W.A. that appeared…curious…contemplating the viewers and the event.
As you possibly can think about, Snoop performing has ruffled the feathers of Snoop critics and even some supporters, alike. Particularly as a result of Snoop had some very harsh phrases for all who supported Trump again in 2019, referring to those that may vote for him in very profane phrases, stating fairly clearly that Trump didn’t care about anyone, particularly blue collar, hard-working folks. Snoop’s about face led many to query not solely dedication to the group however his motivations. Even Elon Musk joked concerning the turnaround, posting on X with a laughing emoji, “The Vibe shift is actual.”
The account for the favored card recreation “Black Card Revoked” requested “So are we snatching that card or what?” In a sentiment that might function a abstract for many, one other consumer on Instagram stated “that is culturally embarrassing and disrespectful.” Equally, lots of people questioned whether or not or not Snoop and Nelly (who additionally carried out at a Trump inauguration ball, alleging in an interview with Willie D from The Geto Boys that it was an “honor”) will obtain the identical backlash as Chrisette Michelle who carried out through the first Trump inauguration and was successfully blackballed from the music business.
“Chile… let’s see if y’all do him and Nelly like y’all did Chrisette Michele!”
Snoop has but to publicly reply to the backlash, posting to his social media accounts in what might be deemed an unbothered style. Solely time will inform whether or not or not Snoop will handle his efficiency (as Nelly did), however I feel for most individuals, there isn’t a adequate purpose he might give that might make all of it make sense. In contrast to Chrisette Michele, although, I doubt it can impression his life, profession or future prospects, which solely leaves us to unpack the “why” of that double commonplace.
Panama Jackson is a columnist at theGrio and host of the award-winning podcast, “Pricey Tradition” on theGrio Black Podcast Community. He writes very Black issues, drinks very brown liquors, and is fairly fly for a lightweight man. His largest accomplishment to this point coincides together with his Blackest accomplishment to this point in that he acquired a cellphone name from Oprah Winfrey after she learn considered one of his items (largest) however he didn’t reply the cellphone as a result of the caller ID stated “Unknown” (Blackest).
