Nelly and Sean Kingston

St. Louis rapper Nelly (born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.) broke out with Country Grammar (Hot...) and the diamond Country Grammar (2000). He scored Hot 100-topping, Grammy-winning hits like Hot in Herre, Dilemma and Shake Ya Tailfeather.

Miami-born and Kingston-raised, Sean Kingston is a Jamaican singer/rapper known for hits "Beautiful Girls" and collaborations with Justin Bieber. His rhymes reflect a challenging past, with influences from Buju Banton and Ice Cube. Signed by J.R. Rotem, Kingston crafted a dance-friendly mix of dancehall and hip-hop, earning platinum hits. He toured with Gwen Stefani and Beyoncé, and worked with stars like Nicki Minaj, T.I., and Chris Brown. His style evolves with Europop elements, and his popular singles include "Fire Burning" and "Peace of Mind."