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Waka Flocka Flame takes stage at the Duke Ellington Ballroom Saturday night. Waka Flocka opened with one of his most popular songs, “No Hands” as cheers erupted from the crowd. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Waka Flocka Flame lights up Holmes Student Center

By Sean Reed and Mingda Wu | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame took to the stage Saturday night at the Duke Ellington Ballroom within the Holmes Student Center. To read more about the event, see our other coverage.

Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame performs and interacts with the crowd during NIU's homecoming concert held in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

House party at Holmes with Waka Flocka Flame

By Colin Kempsell and Caleb Johnson | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – Anticipation filled the air as thousands of NIU students made their way to the Holmes Student Center on Saturday night to see Waka Flocka Flame take the stage and kick off NIU’s 115th homecoming celebration. NIU’s Campus Activities Board...

Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Whoo Kid will perform at NIU's Homecoming on Oct. 1 (Donald Traill/Invision/Associated Press)

Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Homecoming, tickets on sale

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | September 8, 2022

NIU’s Homecoming Concert this year will feature Waka Flocka Flame with DJ Whoo Kid. Tickets go on sale starting at 8 a.m. Friday for students and guests, as each student can bring one guest. Faculty and staff tickets will go on sale starting Sept....

J. Cole talks about touring with full band, Campus Consciousness Tour

By Lindsey Diehl | April 15, 2012

It doesn’t seem to be “A Sideline Story” for this heavy hitter, anymore. Grammy-nominated artist J. Cole is gearing up for his tour stop Wednesday night at the NIU Convocation Center. The “Work Out” and “Can’t Get Enough” rapper is headlining...