Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy perform at Trump inaugural Crypto Ball

The two rappers were seen in videos posted to X, performing in front of celebrities and DC politicians including House Speaker Mike Johnson and others. Although Snoop has had a cold relationship with Trump before, after Trump pardoned Death Row Records co-founder Michael Harris, the rapper said, “I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump,” per Billboard.

The event was attended by leaders in the cryptocurrency industry as well as celebrities for a pre-inaugural celebration before Trump returns to the White House. One attendee told Coin Desk, "Overall insane event with legacy Silicon Valley VCs in the room along with I would dare say 50/60% of global crypto investor and founder leadership in the room. Also a lot of policy makers with senior leadership like Mike Johnson."

Big names in the cryptocurrency industry such as Michael Saylor, Brian Armstrong, the Winklevoss brothers, and Jesse Powell were in attendance. Incoming officials for the Trump administration were also in attendance, including Trump's crypto czar David Sacks, who has been a supporter of Trump in the months leading up to the election.

The four-hour-long event was branded as an "exclusive social event" and ticket prices were advertised at $2,500 as well as $5,000 to attend. Outside, the press was barred from entering.

As Trump takes office, the cryptocurrency industry is in high spirits and optimistic about the future of policy in Washington DC that is more favorable for currencies like Bitcoin and others.