Snoop Dogg Says He's Still '100 Percent Black' as He Addresses 'All the Hate' He Received After Trump Inauguration Appearance

Mar. 15, 2025

Snoop Dogg in November 2024.Photo:James Devaney/GC Images

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Snoop Dogghas addressed “all the hate” he received for performing during PresidentDonald Trump’sInauguration Ball.On Sunday, the rapper, 53, shared a video onInstagramwhere he addressed the criticism he received after his appearance.“For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love,” said Snoop in the video as he sat in his car and took a hit from what appeared to be a blunt. “Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black. All out ’til you ball out or ’til you fall out.”On Saturday, Jan. 25, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” performer also opened up about dealing with the backlash following the performance onR&B Money Podcast.“You ‘gon deal with hate when you get to the top, no matter who you are… Me, personally, I answer it with success and love. That’s my answer to any hate and negativity that comes my way, ’cause it’s the strongest force that can beat it," he said.Snoop performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 17. Also in attendance wereRick RossandSoulja Boy.Additionally,Nellyplayed at the Liberty Ball on Monday, Jan. 20.Back in September 2018, the “Sweat” rapper spoke out againstKanye Westand everyone who supported Trump, 78.While appearing onDJ Suss One’s SiriusXMshow, Snoop got very heated when the DJ suggested some of his fans were Trump supporters.“I tell them straight up motherf———,” the rapper said to the host, imploring him to make it clear to his fans they are racist. “If you like that n——, you motherf——— racist. F— you, and f— him.”Snoop then explained that the President “drew the lines,” causing tension between people of different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Snoop Dogg in July 2024.Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic“Before him, there were no lines. Everybody was everybody, we respected everything; we didn’t trip,” he said. “But n——, when you drew the line, n—— started pointing mother——— out… f—— you n——.”Snoop then criticized West for publicly supporting Trump.“Kanye too, n—, don’t forget about him too,” he said. “F— him too. I’m going throw him in the bag too because he right with them motherf———.”

Snoop Dogghas addressed “all the hate” he received for performing during PresidentDonald Trump’sInauguration Ball.

On Sunday, the rapper, 53, shared a video onInstagramwhere he addressed the criticism he received after his appearance.

“For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love,” said Snoop in the video as he sat in his car and took a hit from what appeared to be a blunt. “Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black. All out ’til you ball out or ’til you fall out.”

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” performer also opened up about dealing with the backlash following the performance onR&B Money Podcast.

“You ‘gon deal with hate when you get to the top, no matter who you are… Me, personally, I answer it with success and love. That’s my answer to any hate and negativity that comes my way, ’cause it’s the strongest force that can beat it," he said.

Snoop performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 17. Also in attendance wereRick RossandSoulja Boy.Additionally,Nellyplayed at the Liberty Ball on Monday, Jan. 20.

Back in September 2018, the “Sweat” rapper spoke out againstKanye Westand everyone who supported Trump, 78.

While appearing onDJ Suss One’s SiriusXMshow, Snoop got very heated when the DJ suggested some of his fans were Trump supporters.

“I tell them straight up motherf———,” the rapper said to the host, imploring him to make it clear to his fans they are racist. “If you like that n——, you motherf——— racist. F— you, and f— him.”

Snoop then explained that the President “drew the lines,” causing tension between people of different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Snoop Dogg in July 2024.Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic

Lyvans Boolaky/FilmMagic

“Before him, there were no lines. Everybody was everybody, we respected everything; we didn’t trip,” he said. “But n——, when you drew the line, n—— started pointing mother——— out… f—— you n——.”

Snoop then criticized West for publicly supporting Trump.

“Kanye too, n—, don’t forget about him too,” he said. “F— him too. I’m going throw him in the bag too because he right with them motherf———.”

source: people.com