Arts & Entertainment

U City's Nelly to Close Out Celebrate St. Louis Tonight

Check out Nelly's free concert tonight at Soldiers Memorial.

University City's own Nelly will close out the concert series tonight with a free concert at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis. 

According to Fair St. Louis, the is the second highest selling hip hop artist of all time, and since his groundbreaking debut album Country Grammar he has received three Grammys and three American Music Awards, with four number one albums and five number one singles hitting the charts.

Nelly showcased his acting and athletic ability in The Longest Yard. He also owns two clothing companies, his own record label and operates two nonprofits.

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Nelly takes the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Soldiers Memorial.

Opening for Nelly is Brown Bottle Fever at 6 p.m. and Matt Hill and the Deep Fryed Two at 6:45 p.m.

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