Nelly Says Taylor Swift Paid Him $50,000 for Surprise Performance at Her 2011 Concert, Reveals Other Perks She Gave Him
Just Jared • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nelly revealed in an interview that he was paid a $50,000 one-time appearance fee for a surprise performance at Taylor Swift's 2015 Houston show during her 1989 World Tour.
- Despite the payment, Nelly said he would have performed for free and appreciated the perks Taylor provided, including a private G5 jet and a presidential suite at the Four Seasons hotel near the stadium.
- Nelly and Taylor have performed together at multiple tours: "Just a Dream" in 2011 (Speak Now World Tour), "Hey Porsche" in 2013 (Red Tour), and "Hot in Herre" in 2015 (1989 World Tour).
- Taylor personally invited Nelly to perform after she and her friends made a routine to his song "Hot in Herre," showcasing their longstanding friendship and mutual respect.
- Nelly also teased that he has an upcoming TV show soon to be released on a streaming platform.
