Nas To Headline Virginia Tech Memorial Concert

Nas recently joined the line-up of memorial concert for the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings. Allhiphop.com reports that Nas will be joining a line-up John Mayer, Phil Vassar, and The Dave Matthews Band. The concert, which is billed as ’A Concert for Virginia Tech’is scheduled for September 6th at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium.

"We’re extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artists who wished to create a very special event where our students, faculty and staff can come together to celebrate the spirit and resiliency of our university community as we begin a new academic year," said Charles Steger, President of Virginia Tech.

Adeel Khan, President of the Student Government Association, added, "The concert will provide a great outlet for all of the Virginia Tech community to come together once again."

All artists involved in the event have waived their fees with expenses for the concert being covered by corporate sponsors and the sale of commemorative items. Each student enrolled this fall at the university will be entitled to a free ticket.

In April, Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and 25 wounded on the university’s campus before taking his own life.