Nelly with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Chingy, 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."

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, from Cleveland, Ohio, are iconic in hip hop, known for their rapid-fire flow and melodic style. They gained fame with hits like "Tha Crossroads" and collaborated with legends like Eazy-E, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Akon. Their albums, including *E. 1999 Eternal* and *The Art of War*, went multi-platinum.

St. Louis-born Chingy gained superstardom with hits like "Right Thurr" and albums Jackpot and Powerballin'. Collaborated with Janet Jackson and Tyrese; known for catchy slang.

Chicago rapper Twista, known for his chopper style, held the Guinness Record for fastest rapping. He broke through with "Slow Jamz," and topped charts with "Kamikaze." Twista has collaborated with stars like Mariah Carey, Ludacris, and Lady Gaga. His career began with "Po Pimp" and continued with hits like "Girl Tonite."

Oakland rap duo Luniz, formed by Yukmouth and Numskull, hit fame with "I Got 5 on It" from their debut album Operation Stackola, toppling Michael Jackson on charts. Known for humorous lyrics on life.