Nelly Who Is The 2020 AMAs started a hilarious generational debate
Nelly’s performance at the 2020 American Music Awards became an unexpected trip down memory lane and a reality check for music fans.
The rapper stepped on stage to perform his 2001 hit, Ride Wit Me, and social media went crazy. As longtime fans cheered the return of a hip-hop icon, younger viewers admitted they had no idea who he was.
Scrolling through the responses was pure entertainment. Fans cracked jokes that if you didn’t know Nelly, you were too young to be on social media, while others couldn’t believe “Country Grammar” is already about to hit the 20-year mark.
if u dont know who nelly is ur too young to be on twitter i dont make the rules
— karmin (@0NLYCHERRY) November 23, 2020
Omg everyone who doesn’t know who nelly is, pls unfollow. You’re too young #amas pic.twitter.com/C26ihzm4la
— katy
(@wonderchanges) November 23, 2020
oomfs don’t know who nelly is??? that’s embarrassing…keep it to yourself pic.twitter.com/fyEc05C4vE
— gigi (@iluvsem) November 23, 2020
The performance also brought back a lot of thoughts, as many viewers pointed out that Nelly looked almost exactly the same as he did two decades ago.
One performance. One classic song. One very split timeline. All it took to make one of the funniest moments of the night.