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Nelly's inauguration ball drama amid 'tensions' with Ashanti as he's blocked from performing hit single

The rapper, 50, faced fierce criticism when he was unveiled as part of the line-up, and later revealed he had accepted the offer out of 'respect' for the office.

Nelly’s controversial decision to perform for Donald Trump at his inauguration ball has not only landed him in hot water with fans, but also his former collaborator – and it could even threaten to shake his marriage. The single, about a man who is infatuated with a woman in a relationship, replaced Nelly's hit, Hot In Herre, at the top of the charts and went on to sell over 7 million copies worldwide. Snoop's involvement reflects a broader shift, as he joins a growing list of public figures who have seemingly softened their stance toward Trump, including Amber Rose (right)

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