Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross have turned a surprising corner in their careers, showing up at the pre-inauguration “Crypto Ball” with all the enthusiasm of a child at a candy store. This is a noteworthy transformation from their previous rap musings of violence against Donald Trump, which had even seen Snoop threatening to shoot a clownish version of him in a music video. Now, instead of violent fantasies, they are partaking in a pro-Trump gala, performing for an upscale crowd dressed to the nines.
Snoop Dogg was the star of the show at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C., throwing down tunes for a crowd that surely included more suits than saggy pants. House Speaker Mike Johnson was also in attendance, proving that even politicians can appreciate a good rap performance when the rhetoric isn’t aimed at them. Rick Ross showed up, despite initially being coy about performing, which somehow didn’t stop him from taking the stage in a dazzling display of, shall we say, cognitive dissonance.
The videos emerging from the Crypto Ball reveal a sight that would baffle any conservative: Snoop Dogg, the man who once dazzled audiences with tracks about shooting Trump, now serenading a crowd that likely included more red hats than baseheads. Could it be that the notion of a business-friendly administration and the allure of the cryptocurrency craze have brought these artists back from the dark side? One thing is clear: it’s hard to maintain threatening lyrics when you’ve got a comfortable seat at a high-stakes dinner.
Interestingly, Snoop Dogg’s pivot shouldn’t go unnoticed. Just last year, he was extolling the virtues of Trump’s presidency, crediting the former president for his pardon of a friend. Who knew that a rapper could go from contemplating Trump’s demise to celebrating his policies at a high-profile event? It seems the lure of crypto money does wonders for an artist’s outlook on life.
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Rappers Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross have shifted from songs and videos about k*lling to Trump — to performing at an inauguration event. https://t.co/aYlx2Wlsyr
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) January 18, 2025
Rick Ross, on the other hand, tried to spin a narrative of nonchalant attendance at the event, which seems to contradict the footage of him on stage. Though he may deny performing, he was there, riding the wave of changed loyalties and having himself a good time. The party, with ticket prices reaching $5,000, surely attracted a crowd not just interested in beats but in Bitcoin as well, confirming that even rappers can ride the waves of financial tides while shifting political sands.
The event was indeed a curious spectacle, showing that even those who’ve promoted radical ideas can find a path toward alignment with the very administration they once attacked. Perhaps it’s time for some self-reflection among those in the entertainment industry: siding with rhetoric of violence may not be as rewarding as throwing your weight behind policies that prioritize growth and success.