WASHINGTON – St. Louis-raised rapper Nelly recently offered some new, but brief comments on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office during his second presidential term, just months after performing at the president’s inauguration ceremony.

In an April 29 report published by FOX News Digital, Nelly shared the following remarks…

“I’m all for everybody staying positive about any and everything. I’m a glass half full type of guy. I’m more empowered by bringing people together and making sure that we all get what we need, when we need it and why we need it.”

In January, Nelly faced some criticism from fans and fellow entertainers ahead of his inauguration performance. At the time, he expressed that his performance wasn’t about politics or influencing opinions.

Shortly after the performance, Nelly addressed the backlash during a live conversation with fellow rapper Willie D.

“I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing this ’cause it’s an honor. I respect the office,” he said to Willie D., according to Billboard.com.

“It don’t matter who is in office. The same way that our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, have to go to war and have to put their life on the line for whoever [is] in office,” Nelly, who was born on a military base, continued. “So, if they can put their life on the line for whoever [is] in office, I can damn sure perform for whoever [is] in office.”

Nelly, whose formal name is Cornell I. Haynes Jr., has won several Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards over his decades-long career, producing well-known songs such as “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre” and “St. Louie.”

Born in Texas, but raised in St. Louis, Nelly co-founded the locally-bred rap group St. Lunatics with his childhood friends and graduated from University City High School.

President Trump marked his 100th day in office on Wednesday. Since his inauguration, Trump has signed more than 140 executive orders, with his administration focusing on matters related to tariffs, immigration policies, diversity programs, and federal workforce reductions.