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Grammy award-winning rap stars Nelly and Ludacris will co-headline on Friday, Feb. 6, as part of the 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest.

The performance comes as the multi-talented award-winning rapper, actor, philanthropist, and cultural trailblazer celebrates ...

The complete 2026 Phoenix Open Coors Light Birds Nest concert lineup has landed. Here's what concerts you can see, including three hip-hop stars.

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