Famous Rapper Has Hilariously Poor Attendance At Free Concert

Nelly concerts don't seem to have much appeal these days.

There was a time in the early 2000s when Nelly was one of the biggest names in the rap game. He released hit after hit, but his flame might be burning a bit dimmer in 2024.

He performed a free concert at the University of Florida earlier in the week, and to say it drew a low turnout would be a hell of an understatement.

Nelly used to be a huge star. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images)

Not many people show up for Nelly concert.

Barstool Sports shared a TikTok video of the "Hot In Here" rapper performing, and when I say almost nobody showed up, I mean it.

It appeared like there were a few dozen people at most at the show. Check out the borderline embarrassing video below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Young people reading this might not realize just how big Nelly was 20+ years ago. There was a time when you couldn't turn on the radio without hearing his music.

Hell, you couldn't listen to a middle school basketball warm up playlist without Nelly being on that, and I know that because he was all over our playlists in rural Wisconsin.

He rapped about a party lifestyle, and it resonated with pretty much everyone who gave it a shot. How can you not enjoy "Air Force Ones"?

Now, he goes to the University of Florida for a free concert and barely anyone shows up. It's definitely not 2002 anymore. Not even close.

He's a long time removed from releasing banger after banger.

Hopefully, nobody showing at a free UF concert is a one off and not the new normal. Nelly is too entertaining to be performing in front of sparse crowds. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.