Rapper Nelly defends his participation in Donald Trump's inaugural ball by clarifying that the decision has 'no political implications' and is 'not to influence any particular political opinion'. The rapper is joined by Carrie Underwood,

Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Nelly will be performing at president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Jan. 20, an inside source has confirmed to Billboard.