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Three-time Grammy award-winning artist Nelly is set to perform at the annual event at Tao Beach on Sunday night.
Nelly, the hip-hop artist behind the chart-topping hits “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland and “Hot in Herre,” will perform at this year’s JCK Rocks show.
Norwalk, Conn.—JCK has announced Nelly as the performer of this year’s JCK Rocks concert.
The annual event is slated for 9 p.m. on Sunday at Tao Beach & Nightclub in the Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
Nelly is a diamond-selling, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy-award winning rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor.
He is known for his genre-defying tracks and larger-than-life personality, JCK said, with global hits like “Hot in Herre,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland, and “Just a Dream.”
With more than two decades in the entertainment industry, Nelly has been a trailblazer, connecting generations and breaking boundaries across music, television, and film, said JCK.
Outside of music, he has become one of the first entertainers to have three television shows airing simultaneously, according to JCK.
The artist has appeared in reality television shows about his life, including BET’s “Nellyville,” as well as "Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together,” which is currently in production.
He has also appeared in other shows including “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” and “The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep.”
Nelly also performed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2020.
As an entrepreneur, he has launched his own brand of moonshine called “MoShine.”
“JCK Rocks is all about creating unforgettable experiences for our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Nelly headline this year’s event,” said Jennifer Hopf, event director of JCK.
“His music, energy, and ability to connect with audiences of all kinds make him the perfect artist to bring our industry together for an incredible night.”
JCK Rocks is open to all JCK and Luxury badge holders who are over the age of 21. Badges must be shown to enter.
The concert will follow Jewelers for Children’s “Facets” fundraising event, which is set to take place in the Lando and Marcello Ballrooms on Level 4 of the Venetian at 6 p.m.
Facets attendees will gain VIP entrance into JCK Rocks.
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The annual event is slated for 9 p.m. on Sunday at Tao Beach & Nightclub in the Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
Nelly is a diamond-selling, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy-award winning rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor.
He is known for his genre-defying tracks and larger-than-life personality, JCK said, with global hits like “Hot in Herre,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland, and “Just a Dream.”
With more than two decades in the entertainment industry, Nelly has been a trailblazer, connecting generations and breaking boundaries across music, television, and film, said JCK.
Outside of music, he has become one of the first entertainers to have three television shows airing simultaneously, according to JCK.
The artist has appeared in reality television shows about his life, including BET’s “Nellyville,” as well as "Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together,” which is currently in production.
He has also appeared in other shows including “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” and “The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep.”
Nelly also performed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2020.
As an entrepreneur, he has launched his own brand of moonshine called “MoShine.”
“JCK Rocks is all about creating unforgettable experiences for our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Nelly headline this year’s event,” said Jennifer Hopf, event director of JCK.
“His music, energy, and ability to connect with audiences of all kinds make him the perfect artist to bring our industry together for an incredible night.”
JCK Rocks is open to all JCK and Luxury badge holders who are over the age of 21. Badges must be shown to enter.
The concert will follow Jewelers for Children’s “Facets” fundraising event, which is set to take place in the Lando and Marcello Ballrooms on Level 4 of the Venetian at 6 p.m.
Facets attendees will gain VIP entrance into JCK Rocks.
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