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Michael “Harry O” Harris defended Snoop Dogg for the performance Donald Trump before the inauguration … he says the appearance doesn't mean Snoop has betrayed his community.
The Death Row Records co-founder joined us on “TMZ Live” on Wednesday and we asked him about all the backlash Snoop is getting over the Trump incident.
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Michael says Snoop wasn't making a political statement by appearing at Trump's pre-inauguration ball… and tells us the Doggfather supports the office more than the person.
Snoop is definitely aware of the setback, but Michael has a strong message for anyone who calls him a sellout…take a look at Snoop's track record – namely a youth soccer league that helped 50 inner city kids become professional athletes to become.
For Michael, it's about separating performance from politics… and that goes for Snoop and the other hip-hop artists who have performed at Trump events Nelly.
Snoop and Michael have been close for years, so it's an interesting conversation… and Michael explains why he scored some brownie points with Donald Trump is a good idea.
Watch the full interview on TMZ Live.