In a video interview with Geto Boys Willie D, Nelly said, I respect the office.

Politics for me is over; [Trump] won, hes the Commander-in-Chief.

I was born in a military base in Austin.

Nelly Defends Performing at Trump Inauguration: ‘I Respect the Office’

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My father served, my grandfather served, my uncle served, my auntie served.

If these people can give their live for the office, Nelly can perform for it.

I love this country as well.

If President Biden would have asked me to perform, I wouldve performed.

If Vice President Kamala Harris wouldve won and asked me to perform, I wouldve performed.

I respect the office, it wasnt politics.

Nelly added, Hes the president.

This isnt a campaign, this isnt an RNC.

I respect the office.

It dont matter who is in office.