Nelly Performs Concert In Iraq To Support Kurdish Soldiers Fighting ISIS

It's getting hot over “therre.”

In a first for an American artist, “Hot in Herre” rapper Nelly took to the stage Friday for a concert in Iraq to support ethnic Kurds.

Prior to taking the stage, the “Country Grammar” rapper was welcomed to the Kurdistan region by Erbil Gov. Nawzad Hadi.

Joined by fellow rapper Ali, Nelly then performed a concert at an annual soccer tournament – but was greeted mostly by empty seats.

Those who attended the benefit concert reportedly cheered the rapper by waving Iraqi flags — and at least one fan in Villa reported that concertgoers were enthralled. “The Kurds went crazy!”

Beside the St. Louis-based rapper, “Arab Idol” contestant Ammar Koofy and motocross star Andre Villa also performed for the crowd.

Reportedly held to raise money for the peshmerga, the Kurdish soldiers fighting ISIS, Nelly’s performance was clouded in controversy because of swirling rumors that the star was paid six-figures.

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