The rapper who first popularized fusing his beats with a bit of country flavour will electrify the crowd at Rogers Arena tonight.
American hip-hop star Nelly brings his Country Grammar to Vancouver with co-headliner, rapper Ja-Rule, on Thursday, April 24.
The two rappers rose to fame in the 2000s, topping the charts with catchy hooks and melodic beats. Ja Rule is known for popular collaborations with songstresses, including Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, Ashanti, and Jennifer Lopez.
Nelly alone had three top-three albums in Canada from 2002 to 2004, and that doesn't include his breakout album, Country Grammar, with hits like "Ride With Me" and "Batter Up."
The Nelly with Ja Rule & Special Guests: Where The Party At Tour also features unknown "special guests," Nelly's group the St. Lunatics, and rapper Chingy.
The tour includes 54 dates around the U.S., Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.
Are tickets still available for the concert?
Tickets are still available with Ticketmaster starting at $63 and going up to over $238.
When does the concert start?
The show starts at 7 p.m. at Rogers Arena.
What to know about Rogers Arena policies
Rogers Arena does not allow purses, backpacks, or bags larger than 14” by 14” by 6."
You cannot check an item at the arena if it isn't permitted. Guests will be required to return their bags to their vehicles or another secure area before admittance.
Rogers has also gone cashless, meaning that concession, retail stands, and hospitality "will exclusively accept contactless forms of payment."
Screenshots of tickets won't be accepted. All mobile tickets have a moving barcode that Rogers' staff scan upon entry.
If you have an issue, text 604-765-3267 with your section, row, and seat number followed by the issue at hand and "dispatch will action the message accordingly via Fan Experience Supervisors or Security," according to Rogers.
How can I get to the concert?
TransLink hasn't announced any additional service for the concert.
People getting to the concert may find it easier to take transit to the arena than driving. The Expo Line will take concert-goers directly to the arena at Stadium-Chinatown Station.
Upon exiting the train station, take the Stadium Entrance/Exit, located directly across from Gate 10 at Rogers Arena.
For bus and customized public transportation directions to Rogers Arena, visit TransLink online.
The underground parkade (Lot 987) at Rogers Arena is accessible via Griffiths Way and has a height clearance of 6’6” or 2m. You can enter Griffiths Way from either Expo Boulevard or Pacific Boulevard. Rogers notes that "Lot 987 opens to ticketholders no earlier than 15 minutes before the arena doors."
Rogers says "parking is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis" and some areas may be reserved through Ticketmaster or Rogers Arena’s Ticket Centre upon purchase of event tickets.
Disability parking is available through reservation with Fan Services at 604-899-7440 or by emailing the arena at [email protected].
Rogers also has a map showing "thousands of public parking stalls" within walking distance of the arena.
Concert-goers can expect a lively evening in the stadium district, as over at BC Place the Whitecaps host Inter Miami with star player Lionel Messi tonight, too.
With files from Brendan Kergin.
