David Bridges
Whew, chileee! Soulja Boy made headlines after his performance at the Crypto Ball, an event that reportedly honored Donald Trump. As shared by The Shade Room, Soulja was part of an impressive lineup that included icons like Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross.
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Soulja Boy Responds to Backlash Over Crypto Ball Performance
As videos of Soulja Boy’s performance at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., circulated online, many users quickly labeled him a sellout. In a response video shared by LiveBitez, Soulja passionately defended his decision to take the stage, providing context to his appearance and addressing the criticisms head-on.
Staying true to his persona, Soulja flexed his financial success on camera, emphasizing that he received offers from Trump, while high-profile figures like VP Kamala Harris and Barack Obama did not reach out to support him financially. He also clarified that the event was not specifically for Trump, who, according to Soulja, did not even attend.
“Y’all want me to not answer the phone for the president, this is the president of the m* f*g United States. Trump wasn’t even there. It was the Crypto Ball for crypto ns,” Soulja said.
Moreover, Soulja made it clear that he was unbothered by the idea of being “canceled” for performing at the event. He expressed a sense of defiance, stating that he would repeat the performance if given the chance. “I don’t give a f* what nobody talking about. I’m gonna do whatever the f* I want to do. And I’ll go again.”
Soulja Boy Gets Real About Financial Motivations
In another clip from LiveBitez, Soulja reflected on his feelings about the crypto community and the association with Trump. He candidly admitted that he felt a mix of emotions but ultimately prioritized his financial needs.
“I 50/50 ain’t give a f* though. Halfway, I was like Man, f* Trump. I don’t f* with him and halfway was like it’s the president. But whatever, man, I don’t give a f*.”
He reiterated his honesty about the situation, explaining that financial responsibilities played a significant role in his decision to perform.
“Imma keep it gangster it was 50/50. Half of me was like I don’t know, then the other half was like I need this bag so it is what it is. If y’all mad man I get it. But hey I needed the money man. I ain’t gone lie. I needed that bag dawg,” Soulja said while cracking up.
Public Reactions to Soulja Boy’s Performance
Social media erupted with opinions about Soulja Boy’s appearance at the Crypto Ball, with users expressing a range of sentiments in The Shade Room’s comment section. Here are some of the notable reactions from the community.
Instagram user @wi53206 wrote, “Soulja Boy went out sad.”
Instagram user @sincerely_bp wrote, “Smh he look like he needed it too.”
Another comment from Instagram user @rina_is_me read, “A price on your integrity means you can be bought.”
Additionally, user @empress_vina44 commented, “Cancel you? Lol wasn’t aware that you were even still relevant 🤣”
Another user, @iamstevejones remarked, “This ain’t the dream MLK had for us.”
Instagram user @karsoncamielle expressed, “I call these rappers who jump at any sign of money theoretical strippers 😂 the way they dance when a YT man dangles money in their faces is sooo entertaining lol.”
Lastly, user @deejustdope stated, “It’s him thinking that Trump called his phone because he’s a fan of his music 😂 whole time you apart of the circus 🤡 🎪”
Finally, Instagram user @nupefranchise2.0 concluded, “No morals & no integrity but doing it for the money = sell out.”
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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