Nelly is all anyone can talk about following his performance at Juicy Fest in Melbourne with a viral eye blink. The 48-year-old star has fans concerned about his health due to the now memefied eye blink. He focused on promoting the rest of his tour rather than addressing the suspected health issue.
What Happened?
The Hot in Herre singer wore his signature laidback casual outfit of denim pants, a white t-shirt, and diamond jewelry as he performed his greatest hits. Along the line, Nelly began rolling his eyes and blinking fast while waving his hands.
Was It Intentional?
Fans aren’t sure whether he acted uncontrollably or did it purposely based on the photosensitive lights in the background. Others also wondered if the stage fans blew debris into his eyes while performing.
Going Viral
The video is now viral across social media and has caused much chatter. Some people want the Dilemma rapper to give up the tour and treat his perceived health issue, while others encourage Nelly to ignore the naysayers and continue the tour.
The Lights Caused The Blinks
Although Nelly hasn’t addressed the viral moment, the star reacted on stage by gesturing at the lights as the erring objects. A fan confirmed they saw the gestures in the comment, saying,
Twitter Is In Uproar
Nelly has become a meme on Twitter and Instagram, with fans joking about his eyes fighting for their lives while others wanted to know if he joined the Illuminati. See some of the most out-of-pocket reactions below:
The Juicy Fest In Australia
Melbourne was the third stop in the Australian leg of his Juicy Fest tour, as Nelly previously performed in Brisbane and Sydney. Other superstars at the Juicy Fest tour included Ne-Yo and Ja-Rule as headliners and supporting acts from Lloyd, Mya, and Pretty Rick.
RELATED STORIES
Thankful For The Fans
Nelly took to his Instagram in a now-deleted post to thank his Australian fans for rocking with him, saying,
The Final Day
Nelly and the rest of the tour group will end in Perth today, Jan. 20, at the Red Hill Auditorium.
No Stopping Now
The R&B star can’t possibly stop now as some people want only one more show to go. Some people said Nelly’s last performance was hard to watch, but that’s not stopping his hardcore fans from supporting with their presence.
