Janelle Monáe didn’t hold back at a Grammy after-party in Los Angeles on Sunday night (Feb. 2), taking aim at Nelly for his recent performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The outspoken singer and actress made her stance clear during an impromptu rap session with Anderson .Paak at Andy’s in West Hollywood following the 67th Grammy Awards. The two stars were in the middle of a medley when Nelly’s 2002 hit “Hot in Herre” came on, prompting an unexpected freestyle from Monáe that took direct shots at the rapper.
“F**k you Nelly!” she yelled out on the mic. “I used to like Nelly… but then he went to perform for Donald Trump. F**k that ni**a. I don’t give a f**k. I’m with my family ain’t nobody gonna hate on us. I care about women.”
She continued to rap, “Nelly, you sold out. I used to think you was cool. Now you look like a motherf**king fool. I might be a little tipsy but I know everything I’m saying. F**k you ni**a. Get a new attitude.” Surprisingly, the crowd cheered her on.
