Lincoln – Opening Night with Husker Hoops has a new closing act, as Waka Flocka Flame will now perform at Friday's event at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Est Gee cancelled his performance scheduled for Friday.
Waka Flocka Flame rose to prominence in 2009 when he signed to 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records. His single "No Hands" featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale peaked at No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He has also been made several TV and movie appearances while his reality show Waka & Tammy: What the Flocka' is currently in its third season.
The free event features a scrimmage by the Husker women's basketball team and a 30-minute practice by the Husker men. As of Monday afternoon, over 5,000 tickets for Friday's event have been claimed. Fans are encouraged to register for their free tickets in advance by visiting Huskers.com/Tickets.
Skip To Main Content

- All Sports Calendar
- Autograph/Donation Requests
- Contact Us
- Lost and Found
- Email Subscription Sign Up Opens in a new window
- Football Game Watch Locations Opens in a new window
- Kids Club
- Memorial Stadium POW/MIA Chair
- Nebraska NIL Marketplace
- Outreach Requests (Coaches/Staff)
- Outreach Requests (Student-Athletes)
- Promotions
- Tours
- About Lincoln Opens in a new window
BTN
How to Watch the Huskers
Huskers App
Husker Sports Podcasts
TV Shows
- Academics
- Athletic Medicine
- Communications
- Concessions
- Event Management & Operations
- Huskers Athletic Fund Opens in a new window
- Huskers Athletic Partners
- Huskers Radio Network
- Husker Power
- HuskerVision
- Inclusive Excellence
- Licensing Opens in a new window
- Life Skills
- Nebraska Performance Lab
- Performance Nutrition
- Special Events
- Sport Psychology
- Spirit Squad
- Tickets
share this story