East Tennessee State University has announced that NLE Choppa will headline the Student Government Association (SGA) Spring 2025 concert, with guest artists Kaliii and Josh Levi also taking the stage.
The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
NLE Choppa has established himself as a prominent figure in hip-hop, accumulating over 5.5 billion streams, multiple Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified plaques and several Billboard Hot 100 hits — all before the age of 22. From collaborating with industry veterans like Lil Wayne on "AIN’T GONNA ANSWER" to releasing high-charting albums like “Cottonwood 2,” the Memphis-born artist demonstrates both musical versatility and personal growth. His songs about overcoming struggles and celebrating wins have won impressive reviews from Billboard, The New York Times, Forbes, GQ and Complex.
Kaliii, an American rapper from Roswell, Georgia, found breakthrough success through a single in 2020 before releasing her debut mixtape “This Why They Mad Now” in 2021. That same year, she dropped the ATL Jacob-produced "MMM MMM," which quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to Kaliii’s understated, sultry delivery. In similar fashion, "Area Codes," her cheeky 2022 ode to potential suitors, dominated social media with its thumping production and memorable lyrics and earned platinum certification by the RIAA.
Houston-born singer, songwriter and dancer Josh Levi mixes pop and R&B with vintage and futuristic aesthetics. "DISC ONE" is his debut body of work following his viral first single, "If The World.” With nearly 1.5 million monthly listeners, Levi was named a Spotify 2025 Artist to Watch for his key track “Birthday Dance.”
Tickets to the event will be sold to ETSU students, faculty and staff in the Carrier Center on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.
Students will be able to claim one free ticket with a valid ETSU ID and purchase up to two guest tickets for a discounted price of $10 each. Tickets must be purchased using ID Bucs.
Staff and faculty have the option to buy up to four tickets for $10 each with a valid ETSU ID.
Student tickets are available for purchase starting at 9 a.m. on March 12, and faculty and staff tickets at 9 a.m. on April 1.
The public can purchase tickets online only if available starting April 15 for $35 plus tax.
More information can be found at www.etsu.edu/concerts
