Cryptocurrency executives swilled cocktails and danced to rap superstar Snoop Dogg on Friday night as they celebrated the approaching inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whose administration has promised major changes in crypto policy.

After facing backlash for performing at President Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities, artists like Snoop Dogg and Nelly are defending their decision.

Snoop Dogg is reportedly performing at the high-priced soiree, a celebration of Donald Trump's upcoming presidency.

The "Doggfather’s" performance comes as a bit of a shock to many hip-hop observers, the rapper has had a ruff history with Trump and his supporters. Snoop Dogg was seen pointing a gun at a clown dressed as the president-elect in the 2017 music video for the song "Lavender" by the Canadian group BADBADNOTGOOD.

Rapper Snoop Dogg is a bankable and beloved artist, who easily in one of hip-hop’s biggest stars. However, a new decision to align himself with

Snoop Dogg's performance at Trump's inauguration event sparks controversy. Fans question whether artists should perform at such events.

Fans accuse Snoop of hypocrisy over his performance, with one saying, “2pac always was right about snoop dogg.

The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.