Nelly Celebrates 50th Birthday in Atlanta with Western Theme

Actors, comedians, influencers, and Atlanta hip-hop legends such as Jermaine Dupri, Big Gipp of Goodie Mobb, Big Boi, and T.I. attended Nelly’s “HalloWestern” on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Photo by Laura Nwogu/The Atlanta VoiceGrammy Award-winning rapper Nelly celebrated his 50th birthday in Atlanta on Halloween night with a big Western-themed bash. Horses galloped the streets, cowboy hats were on full display and boots that were made for more than just walking danced the night away at Guardian Works in West Midtown.& Actors, comedians, influencers, and Atlanta hip-hop legends such as Jermaine Dupri, Big Gipp of Goodie Mobb, Big Boi, and T.I. attended Nelly’s “HalloWestern” in style and excitement to celebrate their friend, collaborator, and artist who has been an influential part of hip-hop for over 20 years. Nelly arrived with his wife and Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti by his side, both dressed in all-black Western outfits. Nelly shared that he didn’t grow up celebrating his birthday often and credited Ashanti for his eagerness to celebrate the big day.& “This is a big one. I didn’t really get a chance to have birthday parties until I could afford to throw them myself,” he said.Photo by Laura Nwogu/The Atlanta VoiceAt 50, Nelly...