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PHOTOS: Darius Rucker holds free celebratory concert for USC students

Darius Rucker held a free concert for USC students in celebration of the women's basketball team on April 24, 2022 at Colonial Life Arena. During the concert, Rucker, an alumni, said he wanted to hold another concert at Williams Brice Stadium if the team won another national championship.

Nelly raps with his little brother, Lavell “City Spud” Webb on stage during the opening act of the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Nelly raps with his little brother, Lavell “City Spud” Webb on stage during the opening act of the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Nelly brings the South Carolina women’s basketball team on stage at the end of his opening act at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Nelly brings the South Carolina women’s basketball team on stage at the end of his opening act at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Nelly raps with his little brother, Lavell “City Spud” Webb on stage during the opening act of the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Nelly raps with his little brother, Lavell “City Spud” Webb on stage during the opening act of the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
The seats of Colonial Life Arena packed with students from the University of South Carolina during the Darius Rucker Concert on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
The seats of Colonial Life Arena packed with students from the University of South Carolina during the Darius Rucker Concert on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Freshman guard Sania Feagin walks to the front of the stage prior to Darius Rucker’s performance at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Freshman guard Sania Feagin walks to the front of the stage prior to Darius Rucker’s performance at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the crowd of students at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonia Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the crowd of students at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonia Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
University of South Carolina interim President Harris Pastides congratulates South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonia Life Arena on April 24th, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
University of South Carolina interim President Harris Pastides congratulates South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonia Life Arena on April 24th, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
South Carolina students wave cell phone lights in the air to the beat of Darius Rucker’s hit “History in the Making” during a concert at Colonia Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
South Carolina students wave cell phone lights in the air to the beat of Darius Rucker’s hit “History in the Making” during a concert at Colonia Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
The South Carolina women’s basketball team is recognized for their national championship win at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
The South Carolina women’s basketball team is recognized for their national championship win at the Darius Rucker concert at Colonial Life Arena on April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Darius Rucker greets the crowd of students prior to a concert at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday, April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.
Darius Rucker greets the crowd of students prior to a concert at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday, April 24, 2022. The concert was held as a celebration for the women's basketball team.