Rutgers University is paying $500,000 to land a Snoop Dogg concert on campus. And students whose commencement ceremonies were delayed because of COVID-19 will have first priority for the free tickets.
The music icon, who is also playing the next Super Bowl halftime show, will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.
“It’s going to be a party to remember,” Snoop Dogg promised in a statement released by Rutgers, “and the energy is going to be off the hook.”
The concert is one of several events planned to honor the Rutgers Classes of 2020 and 2021, which both had commencement ceremonies delayed and altered because of COVID-19. The university pledged to make sure those graduates had a special celebration at a later date.
“We are excited to bring our newest alumni together in person to honor their accomplishments,” said Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway. “The Classes of 2020 and 2021 are a resilient group who have endured unexpected challenges with remarkable grace.”
By Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com