It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office,” the rapper said.

Carrie Underwood, Snoop Dogg and Nelly have faced backlash for agreeing to perform at Donald Trump ’s inauguration party and related events. Underwood, 41, will sing America the Beautiful at the bash on Monday night and said last week that she feels “honored” to be part of a “historic event” at the US Capitol.

Carrie Underwood was among the performers during the presidential inauguration ceremony held for Donald Trump, which took place at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday (Jan. 20). The country superstar's performance took place after Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States and made his inauguration speech,

Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday. The swearing in of the 47th president of the United States took place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of winter temperatures,

After facing backlash for performing at President Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities, artists like Snoop Dogg and Nelly are defending their decision.