Aaron Gentry+FollowEli Manning Welcomes Nelly at Jingle BallBig Blue legend Eli Manning hyped up the crowd as he introduced Nelly at this year’s Jingle Ball in NYC. The “Hot In Herre” hitmaker didn’t disappoint, dropping classics and even getting sentimental with a tribute to Ashanti and their newborn. The real highlight? Eli showing love for Nelly, bridging the gap between NFL royalty and hip-hop. Did anyone else catch that throwback to Kelly Rowland’s 2002 performance? Pure nostalgia! #Sports #JingleBall2025 #Nelly00Share