Nelly to perform on campus

Alestle Staff Report

Grammy-nominated rapper Nelly will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Vadalabene Center.

A St. Louis native, Nelly has gained success through his controversial lyrics praising drugs and promoting the St. Louis area.

The singles "Country Grammar" and "E.I." from his album "Country Grammar" have become increasingly popular with radio stations both regionally and nationally. Nelly, just barely out of his teens, has already been praised as hip-hop's brightest new star. He recently won a 2001 Soul Train Award for best R&B/soul or rap new artist.

Two additional artists, yet to be announced, will also be featured at the concert. Ticket prices are $12 for SIUE students and $14 for the public. Starting March 19, tickets will go on sale for SIUE students at the Information Center in the Morris University Center.

A total of 4,000 tickets will be available for the concert. Students are only allowed to purchase five tickets per day. After March 23, tickets will be available for the public at all MetroTix outlets and at the Information Center.

This event is co-sponsored by the Student Life Advisory Board, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity. For more information about the concert, visit the University Center Board Web site at www.siue.edu/UCB.