NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nelly introduced his signature St. Louis swagger to a New Orleans establishment, turning an almost seven-decade-old restaurant right into a Tremendous Bowl week occasion.
The multi-Grammy winner packed Brennan’s on Friday night time, delivering a hit-filled set at h.wooden “Homecoming.” As followers rushed the stage, Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Shannon Sharpe and actor Jaleel White kicked again within the VIP space, whereas Taste Flav loved the present from a first-rate onstage spot.
Chainsmokers went on earlier than Nelly, performing a variety of their hits from “Closer” to “Roses.”
Earlier than Nelly’s look, attendees mingled for just a few hours on the invite-only occasion. As soon as he arrived, many flocked towards the stage and pulled out their telephones to seize his set.
Whereas Taste Flav recorded him, Nelly went on to carry out a number of jams together with “Ride Wit Me,” “E.I.” and “Air Force Ones.” Many within the crowd recited Kelly Rowland-sang refrain of “Dilemma,” which gained a Grammy in 2003. He additionally carried out “Hot in Here,” one other Grammy winner in that very same 12 months.
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The Homecoming live performance present was part of an evening full of different concert events throughout the New Orleans space earlier than the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs face off towards the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Shaquille O’Neal held his carnival-style Shaq’s Funhouse with Ludacris and John Summit headlining the live performance. Some attendees included rapper Sexyy Pink, soccer participant Desean Jackson, NBA nice Paul Pierce and Patrick Surtain II, who was just lately awarded the NFL’s defensive participant of the 12 months honor.
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