Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows
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Rapper Nelly is goin' down, down (to the North Shore) during the NFL Draft. Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Nelly, 2 Chainz, and DJ Steve Aoki will perform at the newly unveiled Plaza at North Shore during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Why it matters: The headliners will kick off programming at the highly anticipated plaza near PNC Park as the city takes center stage for one of football's biggest events.
Zoom in: Hip-hop star Nelly will perform live on April 22 for an opening night party at the plaza. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $43 online and are on sale now.
- EDM DJ Steve Aoki will take the stage on April 23 for a mid-day tailgate show. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $43.
- Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz will close out draft weekend with an evening show on April 25. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $46 online.
How it works: Pre-sale tickets are encouraged with a limited number available at the door.
- The events are 18+.
State of play: The plaza opens to the public April 2 at Mazeroski Way and General Robinson Boulevard on the North Shore alongside its first restaurant, SugarBird.
What's next: The acts will also perform at Shorty's on the North Shore during draft week. Tickets go live Friday at noon.