On Friday, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross headlined the exclusive Crypto Ball, a black-tie event organized by crypto entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed by Trump as the “AI and Crypto Czar.” The two hip-hop legends reportedly accepted payment for their performances in Bitcoin, currently trading at a staggering $103,000 per coin.

Snoop Dogg addresses backlash on social media for performing at Trump’s "Crypto Ball," a pre-inauguration event in Washington, D.C.

Snoop Dogg rattled the core of his fan base after performing at the first-ever inaugural Crypto Ball Friday, part of the weekend celebrations leading up to President-elect Donald Trump's Monday inauguration.

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.

Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy performed at Donald Trump’s “Crypto Ball” despite their past criticism of the President-elect.

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

Fans are angry at Rick Ross, Soulja Boy and Snoop Dogg for performing at a "Crypto Ball" party in celebration of Donald Trump's inauguration.

By associating himself so closely with meme coins, some crypto fans worry that Trump hurts his chances to help the wider crypto industry.

Snoop Dogg is facing criticism after performing at an event in Washington, D.C. prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Snoop Dogg hit the stage at the inaugural Crypto Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, which has made some of his fans unhappy