Fergie and Nelly reunite at the Footwear News Awards in New York… 14 YEARS after their collaboration Party People
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Eight-time Grammy winner Fergie seemed thrilled to reunite with her former collaborator – three-time Grammy winner Nelly – at the 36th Annual Footwear News Awards in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday.
The 47-year-old pop diva (born Stacy Ann Ferguson) wore a black blazer with silver temples and matching Spandex stockings chosen by stylist B. Åkerlund.
Fergie – who owns Fergie and Fergie Footwear’s Fergalicious footwear lines – gave her 5ft 4in stature a boost with black and silver 3in platform boots.

Hello again! Eight-time Grammy winner Fergie seemed thrilled to reunite with her former collaborator — three-time Grammy winner Nelly — at the 36th Annual Footwear News Awards in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday
The Cali native wore natural-looking makeup and had her long natural locks parted in for the event at Cipriani South Street.
The 48-year-old hip-hop star (born Cornell Haynes II) wore a b&w graphic print jacket over a long white shirt, black jeans and silver studded sneakers.
Nelly – who also wore glasses and diamond jewellery/watches – was at the 36th Annual Footwear News Awards to present a trophy.
Once safely inside the venue, Fergie and the Austin-born, St. Louis-raised rapper continued to pose together next to a table.


70s Glow: The 47-year-old pop diva (née Stacy Ann Ferguson) wore a black blazer with silver temples and matching spandex bottoms chosen by stylist B. Åkerlund.

One step ahead: Fergie – who owns the Fergalicious footwear lines of Fergie and Fergie Footwear – boosted her 5ft 4in stature with black and silver 3in platform boots

Signature style: The Cali native wore natural-looking makeup and had her long natural locks parted in the middle for the event at Cipriani South Street


Dressed casually: The 48-year-old hip-hop star (born Cornell Haynes II) wore a b&w graphic print jacket over a long white shirt, black jeans and silver studded sneakers

A bit of bling! Nelly – who also wore glasses and diamond jewellery/watches – was at the 36th Annual Footwear News Awards to present a trophy

Let’s sit together! Once safely inside the venue, Fergie and the Austin-born, St. Louis-raised rapper continued to pose together next to a table.

Hall of Fame: The talented duo also made sure to pose with Caleres CEO Diane Sullivan, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the awards show


Mingling: The former Black Eyed Peas singer was also spotted chatting with Michael Atmore, Editorial Director of Footwear News, who is also Chief Brand Officer at Fairchild Media.
The talented duo also made sure to pose with Caleres CEO Diane Sullivan, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the awards show.
The former Black Eyed Peas singer was also spotted chatting with Michael Atmore, Editorial Director of Footwear News, who is also Chief Brand Officer at Fairchild Media.
It’s been 14 years since Nelly featured Fergie on her track Party People, which appeared on her fifth studio album Brass Knuckles and the deluxe edition of her debut album The Dutchess.

Remember? It’s been 14 years since Nelly featured Fergie on her track Party People, which appeared on her fifth studio album Brass Knuckles and the deluxe edition of her debut album The Dutchess.

Let’s share the spotlight! The Kids Incorporated alum and Hot in Herre hitmaker only performed Party People once at the 8th BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 2008
The Kids Incorporated alum and Hot in Herre hitmaker only performed Party People once at the 8th Annual BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 2008.
Speaking of throwbacks, Fergie last made headlines on Aug. 28 when she performed her 2006 hit Glamorous alongside three-time Grammy-nominated Jack Harlow at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
Glamorous was sampled in the 24-year-old rapper’s new song, First Class, and their performance marked co-owner Ferguson Crest’s first on TV in four years since his squeaky, jazzy rendition of the national anthem at NBA All-Star. Star Game.

First class! Speaking of throwbacks, Fergie last made headlines on Aug. 28 when she performed her 2006 hit Glamorous alongside three-time Grammy-nominated Jack Harlow at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Exhausted! Nelly is next scheduled to perform this Saturday at Pennsylvania’s 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown
On a personal level, Fergie mothered nine-year-old son Axl Jack from her eight-year marriage to Daytime Emmy winner Josh Duhamel, which ended in 2019.
Meanwhile, Nelly is next scheduled to perform a sold-out concert this Saturday at Pennsylvania’s 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown.
The Real Husbands of Hollywood star – who is the only rapper slated for Stagecoach 2023 – released his latest song Birthday Girl on November 3 with country crooner Chris Lane.
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