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Janelle Monáe Criticises 'Fool' Nelly For Performing At Trump’s Inauguration

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04.02.2025

Janelle Monáe had a lot to say about Nelly’s controversial decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration last month.

Footage of Janelle’s performance at a Grammys after-party on Sunday obtained by TMZ shows the actor and singer deeming Nelly a “fool” and urging him to “get a new attitude” in a short, expletive-laden speech.

“I used to like Nelly, but then he went to perform for Donald Trump,” they said during a rendition of Hot in Herre, Nelly’s 2002 hit.

Janelle added: “I care about women. I care about Hispanics. I care about Spanish people. I care about Mexicans ... I care about gay people.”

Noting that they “used to think [Nelly] was cool,” Janelle added: “I might be a little tipsy, but I know everything I’m motherfucking........

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