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

Omari Hardwick’s weighing in on the backlash Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross got for performing at Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball -- and he’s sharing his thoughts exclusively with TMZ Hip Hop.

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

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

Soulja Boy defends performing at Trump's Crypto Ball, citing payment while admitting he was misled about the event's political nature.

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

Soulja Boy defended his decision to perform at Donald Trump's Crypto Ball by calling out former President Barack Obama and Kamala Harris.

Omari Hardwick has weighed in on the backlash surrounding Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy’s performance at Trump’s Crypto Ball. Speaking to TMZ, the actor emphasized that hip-hop has always been about expression and that artists deserve a chance to explain their decisions.

Snoop Dogg Loses Over 500K Social Media Followers After Trump Inaugural Performance Snoop Dogg Loses 500K Followers After Trump Performance

Snoop Dogg has responded to criticism based on his choice to perform at President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Ball. The legendary rapper, 53, performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 17 along with artist Rick Ross and Soulja Boy.

Snoop Dogg has addressed the “hate” he’s faced for performing at a Trump inaugural event earlier this month. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper, 53, who performed at Trump’s Crypto Ball ahead of the inauguration, said that regardless of aligning himself with Trump, he’s “still a Black man, still 100% Black.”