For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2025 was one for the books!
As the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree – maybe even reshaped the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.
Next, we’ll look back at the headline-grabbing backlash that ensued after Nelly revealed he was performing at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
Pre-Inauguration Performance:
- Nelly Defends Performing at Trump’s Inauguration Despite Backlash: “It’s An Honor”
- Ashanti Slammed for Nelly’s Inauguration Performance
- Nelly Compares Backlash for Trump Inauguration to Drama Around Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’
- Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Nelly’s Cancellation for Trump Performance
Inauguration Performance:
Post-Inauguration Performance:
- Nelly Suffers Streaming Slump After Performing at Trump’s Inauguration
- Nelly Slammed by Janelle Monae for Inauguration Performance
- Nelly Argues Performing for Trump Doesn’t Mean He Endorsed the President
