American rapper Nelly, considered one of the most profitable artists in hip hop history, was responsible for transforming the Palco Mundo stage at Rock in Rio 2026 into a large dance floor. Even before Nelly took the stage, his DJ Trife warmed up the audience with turn-of-the-millennium classics like "My Boo", "Oh Scrubs" and "Can the Homies".
When starting his set, Nelly appeared wearing a Brazilian national team tank top and many sparkling jewels, beginning with the hit "E.I.". He then presented other well-known songs like "Ride Wit Me", "Hey Porsche" and "Lil Bit", which made the audience remember the turn-of-the-millennium era.
The show's dynamics were similar to that of a nightclub, with tracks seamlessly mixed together without interruptions, preventing the audience from realizing they were wet from the rain. At various moments, Nelly performed self-covers, such as in "The Fix", which was crossed with "Sex...".
