At Jelly Roll’s recent concert in Boston’s Agganis Arena, two-time Grammy-nominated artist Joyner Lucas was nearly moved to tears as the Tennessee native country singer publicly praised him. While Joyner was in the audience, Jelly Roll took a moment during the concert to express admiration and gratitude to the Boston native, showering him with well-deserved accolades.
In the video Jelly said “One of the coolest experiences in my life is seeing a guy that I’m a fan of standing beside the stage tonight. My now brother and dear friend Mr. Joyner Lucas came to see me tonight, everybody! I love you, baby. Thank you so much. I’m so blessed to have you as a friend and a brother. Your presence here means a lot……”
In a social media post, Joyner Lucas hinted at a potential collaboration with Jelly Roll in 2024, sparking excitement among fans. The heartfelt acknowledgment at the concert and the prospect of a musical partnership added a special touch to the evening for Joyner, who is already enjoying a significant moment in his career. Apart from his musical endeavors, Joyner Lucas is set to make his acting debut alongside Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming movie “The Family Plan,” scheduled for release this Friday, December 15, on Apple TV+.
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball festive concert series continues. At the beginning of the tour, each show received rave reviews. But when Nicki Minaj pulled out of her promoted Chicago appearance and a Taylor Swift impersonator popped out in Detroit, ticketholders for future stops grew nervous. But, so far, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Philadelphia concert set for tonight (December 12) seems to be going well.
“Standing Next To You” singer Usher will serve as the featured headliner. Other performers set to hit the Wells Fargo Center stage include OneRepublic, 2024 Grammy Best New Artist nominee Jelly Roll, boy band Big Time Rush, “Pacer” rapper Doechii, K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, and “Daylight” singer David Kushner. So, what time does everything kick off?
What Time Does iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Philadelphia Start?
According to iHeartRadio’s official website, tonight’s performances are set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. In preparation for the expected massive crowd, the Wells Fargo Center will open its doors as early as 6:30 p.m. ET. Limited tickets are still available for the show. Find more information here. There are only two remaining stops (Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale) for the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball series.
For those who’d rather watch the playback of the concerts in the comfort of their own homes, they can do so soon. A specialized television broadcast will air across ABC stations on Thursday, December 21, at 8 p.m. ET. The day after, the program will be available to enjoy on Hulu.
On Monday, December 4, music lovers in the Chicago can warm up their holiday spirits at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert. Country, pop, and rap fan bases are set to pack into the Windy City’s Allstate Arena beginning at 7 pm CT. Unfortunately, on Sunday, December 3, Nicki Minaj broke the news that she would be bowing out of her headlining set at the tour stop. But with a network as massive as hers, the “Last Time I Saw You” rapper was able to tap an equally big rap star to fill her slot.
“I won’t be able to perform tomorrow in Chicago for Jingle Ball,” Minaj posted on X (formerly Twitter). However, my beloved brother/boss stepped up for me so that I wouldn’t have to push my album back. His name is Lil Wayne, a.k.a. the GOAT.”
Hi guys,
I have to tell you something. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t make you sad.
I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early…
The last-minute shake-up has ticketholders wondering who else is on the bill.
What Is The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago Lineup?
Monday night’s performance roster features Lil Wayne as the headliner, plus the 2024 Grammy Awards Best New Artist nominee and rising country music star Jelly Roll. Other acts set to grace the stage include Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE, and last but not least, Uproxx cover star Kaliii.
Once iHeartRadio Jingle Ball wraps up all of its national tour stops, ABC will broadcast the special on Thursday, December 21, at 8 pm ET. The program will be available the day after on Hulu. Find more information here.
Some people might assume that the annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is limited to Los Angeles and New York, but iHeart actually does its best Santa Claus imitation and visits 11 cities via the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. The festivities began on Sunday, November 26, in Tampa, Florida, continuing into Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas on November 28 and LA last Friday, December 1. The iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois is up next tonight, December 4, and this is a quick guide.
What Time Does iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago Start?
iHeart’s official announcement from September 29 stated that every iHeartRadio Jingle Ball will start at 7 or 7:30 p.m. local time. In Chicago, the concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CST.
Who Is Performing At iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago?
Well, Nicki Minaj was slated as a headliner, but she became a late scratch over the weekend. On Sunday, December 3, Minaj posted that she “won’t be able to perform tomorrow in Chicago for Jingle Ball,” but Lil Wayne will replace her. (She still plans to perform Jingle Ball shows in Atlanta and Miami later this month.)
So, the (updated) featured Chicago lineup is Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE, and former Uproxx cover star Kaliii.
What Other Cities Will The 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Visit?
See the remaining schedule below, as relayed by iHeart.
Friday, December 8: iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden in New York City featuring Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Pentatonix, David Kushner, and Melanie Martinez.
Sunday, December 10: iHeartRadio KISS 108’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts featuring SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Melanie Martinez, NCT DREAM, and (G)I-DLE.
Monday, December 11: iHeartRadio Hot 99.5’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC featuring OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Flo Rida, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, NCT DREAM, and (G)I-DLE.
Tuesday, December 12: iHeartRadio Q102’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania featuring Usher, OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, David Kushner, and (G)I-DLE.
Thursday, December 14: iHeartRadio Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia featuring Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Kaliii, and NCT DREAM.
Saturday, December 16: iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Amerant Bank Arena, Ft. Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida featuring Marshmello, AJR, Flo Rida, Ludacris, LANY, David Kushner, Kaliii, and Paul Russell.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
