Oh – and to prove how down to earth Nelly is, she drove herself to the festivities in the at the City Center in, what I assume, to be a family vehicle — no limos! Love it!

Her concert was also on the same day in her hometown (Victoria, B.C.), which I attended. Nelly is very down to earth and clearly a protective mama. She never brought up Nevis once, although she did mention that she was “nervous” because her “entire family was in the audience.” I totally respect Nelly as a celebrity – she’s done a great job of keeping Nevis out of the spotlight, and protecting her interests.