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Blogs
May 16, 2012
Remembering Tega, A St. Louis Rapper Who Couldn't Shake Criminal Past
There are plenty of musicians who died before getting definitive time in the musical spotlight. Tega -- a rapper who was affiliated with Nelly's St. Lunatics -- is sadly in that category, as he passed on while he was in the midst of climbing the musical ladder. Tega -- whose real name was Oretga De ... More >>
Blogs
April 16, 2012
"Hot in Herre" Turns Ten
Most of Nelly's monster hits have neat-and-tidy legacies. "Country Grammar," for instance, introduced the world to Nelly's distinctive style and persona. "Dilemma" showed that Nelly could put forth a commercially-successful slow jam. And "Air Force Ones" proved to be the landmark rap song about shoe ... More >>
Blogs
February 29, 2012
Nelly Taught America "Country Grammar" on This Day in 2000
Mainstream superstardom often begins with a spark, rather than an explosion. It's hard to say whether Lady Gaga would have been more than a behind-the-scenes cog in Akon's machine without "Just Dance." And if 50 Cent had not delivered "In Da Club," it's possible that the world may never have tasted ... More >>
Blogs
February 6, 2012
The Best Super Bowl Commercials by the Music
The Darkness saved Samsung's ad from spiraling down into forgettable territory. Let's be blunt. This year's Super Bowl was dismal for Midwesterners. Sure, there were exceptions. Transplants from Boston, New York City or New Jersey may have enjoyed the game. Some may have had a rooting intere ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2012
Nelly's Ex'treme Institute: Photos from Last Night's Webcast Party
Contrary to what you might think, local legend Nelly's latest collaboration isn't with some up-and-coming rapper or hot-shot producer; it's with St. Louis-based Vatterott College. Located on Laclede's Landing, Ex'treme Institute (800 North Third Street, 888-669-0633) by Nelly opened its doors last ... More >>
Blogs
November 10, 2011
B.o.B. Prefers Spaceships to Blunts and Talks Tyler, the Creator. But...
Diana BenantiB.o.B. on the dais with Hot 104.1's Staci Static.As promised: We waited around the Loft last night for Bobby Ray, better known to the Top 40 audience as rapper and earworm manufacturer B.o.B. He's known for the atrociously catchy "Airplanes," ("Can we pretend that airplanes in th ... More >>
Blogs
October 26, 2011
Nelly Has The Number One Song In The Country.... Nine Years Ago Today
The early 2000s were Nelly's salad days, a time period where the University City rapper was known more for slinging out hits than his efforts to take over Branson or for dealing with burglars at his Wildwood home. An example: Nelly had the number one song in the country nine years ago today ... More >>
Blogs
June 13, 2011
Waka Flocka, Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris, Keri Hilson Nelly and more at Superjam 4: 6/12/11
Nelly makes a guest appearance to snuggle with Keri Hilson. Photo by Kiernan MaletskySuper Jam 4 Mindless Behavior | Rockwell Knuckles and Tef Poe | Block Boyz | MoTre | Ruka Puff | Gena | Travis Porter | YC | Lloyd | Yo Gotti | Keri Hilson | Wiz Khalifa | Waka Flocka Flame | Ludacris Verizo ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2011
Tonight at Left Bank: Former RFT Writer Ben Westhoff Discusses New Book Dirty South
Ben Westhoff tonight at Left Bank.Former RFT staffer Ben Westhoff is out with a new book exploring the artists who helped popularize the southern style of hip hop that has dominated airwaves for much of the past decade. Tonight at 7 p.m. Westhoff reads from his work Dirty South: Outkast, Lil Wayn ... More >>
Blogs
February 16, 2011
Video: See Nelly Guest Star on the New 90210, Hawk the Ford Explorer
Our beloved local cuddle-thug has been all over the national scene in advance of his appearance on this year's Blizzard Music Tour. During the Grammys, a commercial aired in which he pimped out a Sony Audio system in the new Ford Explorer. The humorous clip features his duet with Kelly Rowland, "Gon ... More >>
Blogs
November 11, 2010
Video: Nelly's Blueberry Hill Go Show Now Available
The lovely folks over at Vevo finally got around to putting together an excellent Go Show from Nelly's surprise performance with the St. Lunatics at Blueberry Hill last month. "Move That Body" is the third single and maybe our favorite earworm off Nelly's forthcoming album, 5.0, which will be releas ... More >>
Blogs
November 9, 2010
Nelly and Bieber Have a Twitter Love-Fest
After his Scottrade Center show last night, Justin Bieber took to Twitter to rave about how great the concert -- and audience -- was. To whom did he rave about the Lou? Why, Nelly, of course! .bbpBox1864496440147968 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/166861976/acoustic_J ... More >>
Blogs
October 18, 2010
Photos Recap: Nelly Plays a Surprise Show at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room
Diana BenantiFans lined up outside Blueberry Hill. Nelly treated 200 lucky fans to a free show at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room on Friday, in conjunction with a ceremony celebrating his star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. The hip-hop superstar is the youngest person to have his own star, and tho ... More >>
Blogs
October 15, 2010
Nelly Doing a Surprise Concert Today, Right After He Gets a Star on the Walk of Fame
This just in! Hot off the email presses! See below: Today, Nelly and the St. Lunatics will surprise lucky fans with an impromptu performance in the Delmar Loop. Nelly is announcing the concert this afternoon on Magic 104.1 and Z107.7. The performance is presented by VEVO as part of the music video ... More >>
Blogs
October 4, 2010
Nelly and the St. Lunatics Performing Together Tonight -- First Time in 10 Years
The St. Lunatics will perform tonight for the first time since founding member City Spud was incarcerated ten years ago. It seemed like an eternity when we went without a peep from the Band-Aided one and his posse, but in the past few months, St. Louis has felt like Nellyville again. There was tha ... More >>
Blogs
September 23, 2010
Nelly Sweats Like a Celebrity, Hits the Billboard Top 10
therundown.tvA screencap of the trailer for Nelly's workout DVD.The end of 2010 is shaping up to be a good one for Nelly -- pun intended. He's gearing up to release a workout DVD titled Celebrity Sweat: Exclusive Sports Workout. (A teaser is below.) According to ESPN's Lynn Hoppes, Nelly's re ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2010
Interview: Nelly on Being a DJ, His New Album and Playing in Branson
Erin KinsellaStarting yesterday, one of the city's most recognizable voices can be heard over the airwaves daily. Nelly is taking over as host for the afternoon-drive timeslot (from 3 to 7 p.m.) at Hot 104.1. The switch will only be a temporary arrangement, while regular host Staci Static is ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2010
Live-Blogging Nelly's Debut as Drive-Time Host on Hot 104.1 FM
As we reported yesterday, St. Louis hip-hop icon Nelly has accepted a new gig as drive-time host at Hot 104.1 FM. No word on how long this stint will last, but the St. Lunatic is already two hours into his first shift. We thought we'd listen in and see how Nelly rocks the mic in a different way.4:4 ... More >>
Blogs
August 10, 2010
Nelly Becoming a Drive-Time DJ on Hot 104.1
Erin KinsellaNelly at Kiener Plaza a few weeks ago. More photos from that night here.Yes, you read that right: Hot 104.1 FM just sent out a press release announcing that Nelly is going to be its drive-time DJ on weekday afternoons, starting tomorrow. Says the email: WHHL-HOT 104.1FM has offi ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Nelly to Realize His Dream, Play a Concert in Branson
We're not sure why Nelly is so dead-set on playing Branson, seeing how the town is an oasis for the dead-end acts of yesteryear. (Then again, Country Grammar did just celebrate its 10-year anniversary.) Anyway, it seems the St. Louis rapper will finally realize his dream of playing in the "Hillbi ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Nelly Will Be Getting Hot in Herre -- Er, Branson -- After All
Well, it appears that Nelly's Branson concert is on after all: According to Fox 2 (via the Associated Press): A promoter says the much-delayed concert by rapper Nelly has a venue in Branson. Concert promoter Paul Dunn said Nelly will perform indoor at the Mansion Theater on Aug. 21. According to t ... More >>
Blogs
July 28, 2010
No Nelly Outdoors in Branson
Last night in Branson, Missouri, the board of aldermen nixed a proposed outdoor concert by the Lou's hip-hop superstar, Nelly. According to the Springfield News-Leader: The Branson Board of Aldermen Tuesday night rejected an appeal from a production company looking to hold an outdoor concert at the ... More >>
Blogs
July 26, 2010
Weekend Photos: Nelly Celebrates Ten Years of Country Grammar, The COOL Tour featuring Underoath, As I Lay Dying, More
Summer in St. Louis continues to roll on: Last Friday, Nelly celebrated the tenth anniversary of the release of Country Grammar with a bash at HOME Nightclub. Egan O'Keefe surveyed the scene and brought back a slideshow of photos. View a sampling below:Egan O'KeefeNellyville! View more phot ... More >>
Blogs
July 23, 2010
Nelly Celebrates Country Grammar's Tenth Anniversary. Also, Enormous Richard and the Plimsouls' Peter Case Perform in Town.
Tonight at HOME Nightclub, Nelly is celebrating the tenth anniversary of his genre-defining album Country Grammar with -- what else? -- a fancy party. DJ Sno is on the decks. The event is a culmination of a ten-city, VIBE magazine-sponsored tour celebrating Nelly's career. The festivities sta ... More >>
Music
June 30, 2010
Nelly's ex-producer, Jay E, reflects on his road to success
Tonight at HOME Nightclub, Nelly is celebrating the tenth anniversary of his genre-defining album Country Grammar with -- what else? -- a fancy party. DJ Sno is on the decks. The event is a culmination of a ten-city, VIBE magazine-sponsored tour celebrating Nelly's career. The festivities sta ... More >>
Blogs
April 30, 2010
Rapper Nelly's Cousin Murdered in St. Louis County: Michael Johnson Shot to Death Wednesday
KPLRMichael JohnsonA man who St. Louis hip-hop star Nelly referred to as his cousin (or, rather his "cuzzen") was killed Wednesday night outside a home in the 8000 block of Nola, near the intersection of N. Hanley and St. Charles Rock Road. Michael Johnson, 36, was shot multiple times while leavi ... More >>
Music
February 3, 2010
Murphy Lee returns with a new album — and a positive outlook
KPLRMichael JohnsonA man who St. Louis hip-hop star Nelly referred to as his cousin (or, rather his "cuzzen") was killed Wednesday night outside a home in the 8000 block of Nola, near the intersection of N. Hanley and St. Charles Rock Road. Michael Johnson, 36, was shot multiple times while leavi ... More >>
Blogs
December 11, 2009
Update: Burglar Strikes Nelly's Mansion, Police Respond in Force -- Delta Force
More details are emerging about the break in this morning at rapper Nelly's estate in the western suburb of Wildwood. The Post-Dispatch reports that the hip-hop star was out of town this morning when a thief broke in the sprawling mansion around 7 a.m. People staying in the home heard a commotion ... More >>
Blogs
June 2, 2009
R.I.P. Tega from Da Camp
myspace.com/theweightisoverTegaSt. Louis rapper Tega, of the group Da Camp, died last week from injuries suffered in a May 16 shooting in Wellston, reports the Post-Dispatch.The 25 year-old (given name Ortega Devon Henderson), died on Wednesday May 27 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.Da Camp is best known ... More >>
Blogs
May 15, 2009
This Weekend in Hip-Hop: Nelly at the Pageant and The Derrty DJ's Midwest Summit
www.zazzle.comIt's a concert ten years in the making: Nelly is headlining a show at the Pageant on Sunday. He's performed a few times over the past year (making cameos when various St. Lunatics opened for Lil' Wayne and T.I. at separate gigs at Chaifetz Arena) but this is the first time in a lo ... More >>
Music
May 13, 2009
Grammar School: Nearly a decade later, Missouri artists remember the Nelly album that put St. Louis on the map
www.zazzle.comIt's a concert ten years in the making: Nelly is headlining a show at the Pageant on Sunday. He's performed a few times over the past year (making cameos when various St. Lunatics opened for Lil' Wayne and T.I. at separate gigs at Chaifetz Arena) but this is the first time in a lo ... More >>
Dining
December 3, 2008
Drink of the Week: Apple Bottom Martini
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Blogs
November 4, 2008
Nelly Ashanti = True Love
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News
February 7, 2007
Vokal Critics
In the cutthroat world of urban fashion, there's lies, damn lies — and sales statistics.
Music
November 2, 2005
Nelly and St. Lunatics
Monday, November 7; the Pageant (6161 Delmar Boulevard )
Music
October 26, 2005
Whoa, Nelly!
We make a shopping list for GWAR's anniversary, talk to Men, Women and Children's Lou ex-pat and chronicle a day in the life of our town's most famous rapper
Music
March 31, 2004
CD Releases From the Heart
A very special Radar Station
Music
November 5, 2003
The Radar Station That Loved Me
Our hero hits Nelly's birthday party James Bond-style
News
June 18, 2003
2003 Music Awards
The readers spoke, and the RFT music staff listened. Find out who's large and in charge on the St. Louis music scene.
Music
May 7, 2003
Ill Will
Is Nelly keeping Willie Moore from stardom?
Music
December 25, 2002
Tradition's Slave
A selection of the local music scene's best and brightest offerings
Music
October 30, 2002
Nelly and the St. Lunatics with the Big Tymers, Lil' Wayne, Fabolous and Amerie
Saturday, November 2; Savvis Center
Music
July 3, 2002
Fightin' Words
Is a feud brewing between two St. Louis rap camps?
Music
April 24, 2002
Heavy Hitter
After what's-his-name, Ali is the first Lunatic to go solo. With Heavy Starch, he's just trying to represent himself.
Music
February 27, 2002
Lunatics Fringe
Jefferson City lawmakers hit the roof over Nelly's visit to the statehouse
Music
December 5, 2001
On a "Roll"
Pretty Willie Suella hopes to be the next Nelly with his new single, "Roll Wit Me"
Music
November 21, 2001
Bum Rap
St. Louis says, "Lemmehollaatcha," but you won't hear it on Q95.5
News
August 8, 2001
Bad Rap
Nelly and the St. Lunatics are riding high, but their brother City Spud isn't riding with them. "I'm human. I made a mistake," he says from prison.
Music
June 20, 2001
Sweet Nelly
Local-rapper-made-good is really just a nice guy
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