On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.

Swag gifted to almost 1,500 attendees included “Make Bitcoin Great Again” red hats, and American flag pins with the symbol for Gemini, a crypto company that served as an event sponsor founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who backed Trump’s presidential campaign.

The rap community was furious to learn Nelly, Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross were supporting Trump's inauguration events.

Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross all performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremonies, but Stephen A. Smith defended them on a recent episode of his show. Smith says Soulja had every right to get a bag from Trump.

X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.

The 50-year-old St. Lunatic told the Geto Boys rapper, "it's an honor" to “perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

The popular sports analyst and personality defended artists' rights to make money, especially those who have done so much for the Black community.

Rapper Soulja Boy has sparked debate after performing at the Crypto Ball, an event hosted by cryptocurrency executives to celebrate Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The January 17, 2025, gathering in Washington also featured Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross.