By Taylor Stewart
The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Division of Student Affairs, in conjunction with the Alys Stephens Center, is proud to host Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon as the headline performer at this year's Welcome Back Concert. UAB began conversations with Lil Jon’s agents in June before extending a formal invitation in July.
Students will gather at Bartow Arena on Saturday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. to reunite with friends and enjoy great music! The concert is a part of Blazer Welcome, a four-week celebration at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester.
For the last decade, the words "Yeah," "Okay," and "What" have been synonymous with Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon. He has been one of the most prominent figures in music and pop culture, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.
Widely known for his platinum-selling productions, Lil Jon has crafted groundbreaking hits for a diverse array of artists such as Usher, Ciara, Ice Cube and more. He has also worked with will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Bret Michaels, Travis Barker, Jennifer Lopez, Machine Gun Kelly and many more. Additionally, Lil Jon is also credited with creating and popularizing the southern movement known as Crunk.
This year’s Welcome Back Concert is free for all students. Attendees can reserve (1) free ticket and may purchase a single guest ticket for $15. Students who reserve tickets must present a valid One Card at the box office. Please note that there are no reprints, once tickets have been reserved put them in a safe place.
Attendees must present their ONE Card with their ticket on the night of the concert. Ticketholders are allowed to bring (1) guest, however, both tickets must be scanned simultaneously at check-in. Gates for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. Seating inside Bartow Arena is general admission.
Faculty and staff members who wish to attend may purchase up to (2) tickets for $25 each. There are no electronic tickets available, see below for more information on where to pick up tickets.
| Date / Time | Pick Up Location | Pricing | |
| Students | August 27 - Sept 7 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Bartow Arena Box Office | (1) Free ticket (1) $15 guest ticket |
| Faculty & Staff | Sept. 3 - Sept 7 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Bartow Arena Box Office | Up to (2) tickets $25 ea. |
Lil Jon’s appearance joins a variety of musical artists who have been invited to perform at UAB. Previous artists include T-Pain in 2023, Weezer for the University’s 50th anniversary in 2019, and H.E.R for the 2018 Spring Concert.
To stay up to date on reserving tickets, event updates, and more follow UAB Student Affairs Instagram, X, and Facebook. To request disability accommodations email dss@UAB.edu.