Nelly with EVE, Fabolous, and more

Nelly, born Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr., is a St. Louis-based rapper known for hits like "Hot in Herre," "Dilemma," and "Shake Ya Tailfeather." With a mix of country and street style, he achieved crossover appeal, earning Grammy awards and six consecutive Top Ten albums. Nelly's collaborations span genres, working with artists like Kelly Rowland, Justin Timberlake, and Tim McGraw. His versatile style led to a country-pop fusion in the 2021 album "Heartland." Well-known for catchy hooks and commercial success, his career includes albums like the diamond-certified "Country Grammar."

Brooklyn-born rapper Fabolous gained fame with the hit "Can't Deny It" in 2001. Known for blending East Coast rap with Southern bling and West Coast swagger, he has multiple Top Ten albums like "Ghetto Fabolous" and "Loso's Way." Collaborated with artists like Ne-Yo and Jay-Z, earning Grammy nods. Notable hits include "Breathe" and "Make Me Better." Part of the Def Jam label, he released acclaimed mixtapes and projects, including work with Jadakiss and featured on tracks with Snoop Dogg.

St. Louis-based rap group St. Lunatics, formed in 1993, features Nelly, Ali, City Spud, Kyjuan, and Murphy Lee. Known for "Free City," the group signed with Universal Records.