50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
- Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with electronic duo The Chainsmokers, will headline Sports Illustrated's new World Cup concert series across four U.S. cities this summer.
- The event series, called 'SI Beyond the Pitch,' will offer concerts and VIP fan experiences in Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and New York during the global soccer tournament.
- The concert series kicks off June 12 in Los Angeles with Nelly headlining, followed by performances in Dallas, Miami, and concluding in New York featuring 50 Cent and Diplo.
- Joe Silberzweig, CEO of Medium Rare, called the World Cup 'the most significant sporting event of a generation to hit American soil' in relation to the concert series.
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50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.
Beyond the Pitch: World Cup fan experiences head to four US host cities
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It’s almost time for the World Cup. The festivities surrounding FIFA this year will span across North America, with cities in Canada, the U.S.A., and Mexico hosting the matches. Of course, with such a global phenomenon that draws in crowds from across the world, it only makes sense that there’s celebrity power that matches the hype. With that in mind, some of hip-hop’s finest, including 50 Cent, will be involved with Sports Illustrated’s SI Beyo…
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