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Spike Lee drops Trump inauguration performer from Netflix show

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By John McCarthy, Opinion Editor

January 20, 2017 | 3 min read

Musicians and artists have faced pressures over whether to perform at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.

Chrisette Michele

Chrisette Michele

The former reality TV star has reportedly faced difficulties securing acts to perform during the ceremony.

Grammy winner Chrisette Michele was reportedly in line to have her single ‘Black Girl Magic’ appear in Lee’s exclusive Netflix series ‘She’s Gotta Have It’.

The director took to Instagram to announced he’d decided not to use the song in light of Michele’s decision to perform at the inauguration.

Michele took to Twitter to say she hopes, with her performance, to "create a peaceful and progressive conversation".

Follow The Drum's inauguration live blog here.

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