Kelly Rowland allegedly banned Nelly from performing their 2002 smash hit, “Dilemma,” at Donald Trump’s inauguration event on Monday. Nelly faced backlash for the performance, and Kelly, who is not a fan of President Trump, allegedly let her former collaborator know that he could not perform their duet.

Rapper Nelly is speaking to Fox News Digital after his performance at President Donald Trump's Liberty Ball, which garnered him backlash.

Rapper Nelly has responded after facing backlash for his decision to perform at one of Donald Trump ’s inauguration balls on Monday (January 20). Citing sources, CBS reported on Friday that the “Dilemma” star was set to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball in Washington D.C.

Nelly and Jason Aldean took the stage at the Liberty Ball on Monday night celebrating President Trump's Inauguration Day. Fans took to social media to weigh in on the performances.

Amanda Seales slams rapper Nelly for defending his decision to perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration celebrations.

Stephen A. Smith doesn't understand the backlash rappers like Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Soulja Boy are receiving for performing at events around Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. During a recent episode of The Stephen A.

Nelly is standing firm amid backlash over his decision to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s official inaugural balls.

Tomorrow (January 20) marks the second inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. But, this Inauguration Day’s festivities are attracting attention for a number of contrasting reasons. One of the most hotly debated points of discussion surrounds the day’s featured entertainment–which includes rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg.

Co-hosts of "The View" had an intense debate about whether Black artists like Snoop Dogg should be judged for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Rapper Nelly is defending his decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday amid backlash from social media users. “I respect the office,” Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr., said during Saturday’s episode of the “Willie D. Live” podcast hosted by rapper William “Willie D” Dennis.

Nelly is the latest star to defend himself amid backlash for participating in the inauguration festivities. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood also faced criticism after announcing that she would sing "America the Beautiful" for the ceremony.

Snoop Dogg and Nelly join Trump inauguration events amid fan backlash, marking a shift from Snoop's previous anti-Trump stance.