Rapper Nelly, who showed some real acting chops in “The Longest Yard” movie, begins a multi-episode arc on “CSI: NY” on Wednesday night’s show.

The episode is titled “Turbulence,” and promos for the episode have featuring Nelly’s song “Warrior.”

“CSI: NY” airs on CBS at 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Plans are being made for a viewing party at his SkyBox restaurant the same night.

Nelly’s new CD is “Brass Knuckles.”