AceShowbiz - On Sunday night, February 2 at a Grammys afterparty, Janelle Monae made her stance on Nelly's political decisions crystal clear. Performing alongside Anderson .Paak at Andy's in West Hollywood, Monae infused Nelly's hit song "Hot In Herre" with some cutting new lyrics.

Taking the stage in a navy-blue pilot cap, she rapped, "F*** you Nelly. I used to like Nelly, but then he went to perform for Donald Trump. I care about women, I care about Hispanics. … You sold out. I used to think you were cool. But now you look like a motherfucking fool," drawing cheers from the crowd.

Nelly has faced significant backlash from both fans and fellow artists ever since his decision to perform at Trump's Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20. Defending himself in an interview, Nelly stated, "I thought you was riding with me because I put on for my city and I try to bring my city up every step of the way."

"I did not know you was riding with me because you thought I would ride with who you voted for. I didn't know that. I didn't know I had to agree with your political choices, and I thought it was the things that you do not the things that you say should be done. If you follow what I do, this shouldn't even be an argument. He's the president. He won. This isn't a campaign, this isn't an RNC. I'm not out on a political campaign."

Monáe didn't stop at her initial freestyle. She continued her fiery critique, rapping, "I'm gonna look back like I don't give a f***. I care about women, I care about Hispanics, I care about Spanish people, I care about Mexicans."

The crowd, already energized by the unexpected performance, responded with even louder cheers. "F*** that n***a. I don't give a f***. You sold out. I used to think he was cool but now you look like a mother***ing fool. F*** you, n***a. Get a new attitude," Monáe concluded.

Despite the criticisms, Nelly insists that his performance was not financially motivated, but a mark of respect for the office of the President. "I'm not doing this for money,” he told Willie D. "I'm doing this 'cause it's an honor. I respect the office."

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith also defended Nelly, emphasizing that the rapper is not typically involved in political campaigns and performs for anyone willing to meet his fee.

Prior to her impromptu performance at the afterparty, Monáe had already electrified the audience at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. She moonwalked across the Crypto.com Arena stage while performing Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til Ya Get Enough" as part of the Quincy Jones tribute.

Janelle Monáe's bold stance has added fuel to the ongoing debate about artists and their political choices, highlighting the issue of whether entertainers should separate their professional engagements from politics.