Janelle Monáe slams Nelly for performing at Donald Trump's inauguration

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Janelle Monáe blasted Nelly for performing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration last month. At the party, she and Anderson.Paak were performing Nelly’s song, “Hot in Herre.” However, Monáe decided to change up the lyrics a bit to insult Nelly for supporting Trump. I used to think he was cool, but now you look like a motherf***ing fool.” Janelle Monáe claims Nelly ‘sold out’ when he performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration The “I Like That” singer concluded with: “F*** you, you get a new attitude.” On January 20, Nelly was one of the many famous faces who performed at the Liberty Ball. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up During the Grammys, Alicia Keys also hit back at Trump’s policies, as she defended diversity initiatives.