Nelly Tickets

Pop-rapper Nelly has established himself as an all-rounder in the showbiz and music industry since making his debut at the turn of the millennium. Not only is he lauded as one of the Top 5 best-selling rappers in the US, but he is also recognized as the third top artist of the 2000s.

The St. Louis native has worked his way to the top in just a decade and a half. Renowned for his exhilarating live performances, the Grammy-winner is now touring worldwide. So grab Nelly tickets and enjoy his concert!

The success of Nelly's debut, Country Grammar

Nelly made his debut in summer 2000 with his first studio album, Country Grammar. The album was very well-received by critics and fans of hip hop and rap. Upon its release, the album debuted on the Billboard 200 at number three but soon climbed up to number one. In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the album peaked in among the Top 10.

Within a few months, the album sold more than two million copies and to date, it has reached been certified nine times platinum in the US. It was also certified platinum in other major English-speaking nations.

The album included singles such as the titular “Country Grammar (Hot Shit),” “Ride with Me” featuring City Spud and “Batter Up” which featured St. Lunatics.

Number one singles from Nellyville

Two years later, Nelly released his second studio album Nellyville, which charted at number one on the Billboard 200. With worldwide sales of around twenty million, it remains his most successful album in his discography.

During the first few months of the album's release, Nelly was leading in the Top 5 of numerous charts in the US. Two of the singles from the album reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 whereas “Air Force Ones” reached number three.

Nellyville won widespread critical acclaim for the rapper and made him a hot new hit maker in the rap and hip hop music scene. For the chart-topping singles, ”Hot in Here” and “Dilemma,” Nelly won the Grammy Awards for 'Best Rap/Sung Collaboration' and 'Best Male Rap Solo Performance' respectively.

Music style and collaboration acts

After the success of his initial studio albums, Nelly garnered widespread critical acclaim for his musical style and lyrical diversity. Hailing from St. Louis, his rapping style varied from other renowned rapping acts from the East Coast and the West Coast.

His fusion of pop and rap allowed him to write ballads which were absent from other rapper's repertoires.

In a career that spans a decade and a half, Nelly has collaborated with numerous music artists from around the country. These include Kelly Rowland, Justin Timberlake, St. Lunatics, Murphy Lee, Fergie, Akon, Ashanti, T-Pain and many more.

His discography and latest album

Since his debut, Nelly has released over half a dozen studio albums, a couple of compilation albums and around fifty singles. He has also added two mixtapes, a remix album and appeared in around fifty music videos.

His discography boasts six albums that peaked in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, including three chart-toppers. Out of the forty seven singles he has charted, fourteen secured a spot in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

During the spring and summer of 2013, Nelly released the singles “Hey Porsche” and “Get Like Me.” The former became the lead to his latest and seventh studio album M.O., whereas the latter featured Nicki Minaj and Pharrell. The album was released in fall that year and debuted at number fourteen on the Billboard 200.

The 2015 summer tour

Nelly is now touring nationwide as a guest act on the New Kids On The Block's 'The Main Event Tour'. Joining him on stage is the female hip hop duo, TLC. The tour will take him to numerous cities around the States. So grab Nelly tickets and enjoy the show.