Rappers Snoop Dogg and Soulja Boy performed at incoming President Donald Trump’s “Crypto Ball” that was thrown in Washington DC ahead of the inauguration. This is despite Snoop Dogg’s cold treatment of Trump in social media videos in the past.
The two rappers were seen in videos posted to X, performing in front of celebrities and DC politicians including House Speaker Mike Johnson and others.
Although Snoop has had a cold relationship with Trump before, after Trump pardoned Death Row Records co-founder Michael Harris, the rapper said, “I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump,” per Billboard.
Who had @SnoopDogg performing at a Donald Trump inaugural ball on their 2025 Bingo card? Wow. pic.twitter.com/yfZVuI9Kh6
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 18, 2025
Soulja Boy performs at pre-inauguration Crypto Ball” event in lead up to Trump entering the White House.
pic.twitter.com/WDUA8QnfIF— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 18, 2025
The event was attended by leaders in the cryptocurrency industry as well as celebrities for a pre-inaugural celebration before Trump returns to the White House. One attendee told Coin Desk, “Overall insane event with legacy Silicon Valley VCs in the room along with I would dare say 50/60% of global crypto investor and founder leadership in the room. Also a lot of policy makers with senior leadership like Mike Johnson.”
Snooping pic.twitter.com/EsirisqpKg
— Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) January 18, 2025
Big names in the cryptocurrency industry such as Michael Saylor, Brian Armstrong, the Winklevoss brothers, and Jesse Powell were in attendance. Incoming officials for the Trump administration were also in attendance, including Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks, who has been a supporter of Trump in the months leading up to the election.
The Besties in Washington. Are we missing anyone? pic.twitter.com/ZdzU0TL2kb
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) January 18, 2025
The four-hour-long event was branded as an “exclusive social event” and ticket prices were advertised at $2,500 as well as $5,000 to attend. Outside, the press was barred from entering.
As Trump takes office, the cryptocurrency industry is in high spirits and optimistic about the future of policy in Washington DC that is more favorable for currencies like Bitcoin and others.
