Stephen A. Smith doesn't understand the backlash rappers like Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Soulja Boy are receiving for performing at events around Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. During a recent episode of The Stephen A.

On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.

Many fans are outraged that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy reportedly performed at Donald Trump's inaugural ball over the weekend

The popular sports analyst and personality defended artists' rights to make money, especially those who have done so much for the Black community.

On Sunday, the hip-hop star performed at the event hosted by former PayPal COO and incoming AI and crypto czar, David Sacks. Snoop Dogg's industry peers, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, and Nelly, also appeared at the Trump celebration. But the hip-hop stars are now facing the music from their outraged fans online.

X is calling Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy and Nelly sellouts for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events.

The rap community was furious to learn Nelly, Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross were supporting Trump's inauguration events.

Snoop Dogg did what anyone would do this week and posted a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his national holiday. Under normal circumstances, this would be celebrated, but fans flooded his comments with negativity because he performed for Donald Trump during his inauguration weekend celebrations.