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Title: D.L. Hughley Slams Snoop Dogg’s Response to Inauguration Set Backlash: ‘People … Dislike What You Did’
Comedian and actor D.L. Hughley has expressed his disapproval of Snoop Dogg’s recent comments regarding the backlash he received for performing at the 2025 inauguration ceremony. During an appearance on a popular podcast, Hughley took aim at Snoop’s response to the criticism.
In an effort to address the negative reactions, Snoop Dogg had stated that people need to “stop being so sensitive” and focus on the positive aspects of his performance. However, Hughley argued that this approach was misguided.
“What I don’t like is when you’re trying to tell people how they should feel or react,” Hughley said during the podcast appearance. “You did something, and now people are upset. People dislike what you did. That’s not being sensitive; that’s being honest.”
The comedian went on to explain that while he understands Snoop Dogg’s desire to move forward from the controversy, dismissing the criticisms does a disservice to those who genuinely feel hurt or offended by his performance.
“I get it, you want to leave it alone and move on. But don’t tell people how they should react,” Hughley emphasized. “The fact that people are upset means something went wrong. You can’t just say, ‘Oh, people need to relax.’ That’s not how it works.”
Hughley also touched upon the idea of accountability in such situations. According to him, artists like Snoop Dogg have a responsibility to acknowledge and respect their audience’s opinions.
“You’re an artist; you’re supposed to make us happy, or at least not offend us,” Hughley explained. “When that doesn’t happen, it’s your job to listen and apologize. You can’t just say, ‘Oh, they should get over it.'”
The comedian concluded by reiterating his stance on the matter, stating that while he respects Snoop Dogg as an artist, he believes the rapper must take responsibility for his actions.
“I’m not saying I agree with what Snoop did; I think it was a poor choice,” Hughley said. “But now, you’ve got to own up and admit it wasn’t your best work.”
Source: http://www.billboard.com
