Nelly
American rapper (born 1974)
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career in 1993 as a member of the Midwest hip hop group St. Lunatics. He signed with Universal Records as a solo act in 1999 to release his debut studio album, Country Grammar (2000). Its lead single "Country Grammar " and follow-up, "Ride wit Me",, both entered the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. The album peaked atop the Billboard 200 and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Nellyville (2002), spawned two consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles: "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma", along with the top-five single, "Air Force Ones".
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Nelly Makes Surprise Appearance at Machine Gun Kelly Concert After ArrestNelly got a slot at Machine Gun Kelly's concert over the weekend, and the crowd went wild! Funny thing is ... the biggest fanboy in the venue was MGK himself, who went nuts as Nelly sang "Grillz" and..TMZ.com - Published | |
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Taylor Swift Terrorism Plot, Nelly Arrest, Katie LedeckyThe alleged terror plot for a Taylor Swift concert, Nelly's casino arrest and Katie Ledecky's emotions are all part of today's TMZ TV Hot Takes ... and there's a lot to cover. First up on "TMZ Live,"..TMZ.com - Published | |
US rapper Nelly 'found with ecstasy pills' during arrest at casino US rapper Nelly has been accused of possessing illegal drugs during a search by an "overzealous" officer, according to his lawyer.Sky News - Published | |
Nelly's Attorney Rips Police For Casino Arrest, Claims Rapper Was TargetedNelly's legal team is firing back at police after the rapper was arrested at a Missouri casino ... they say he was "targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer." Nelly's attorney, Scott Rosenblum,..TMZ.com - Published | |
Nelly Arrested For Ecstasy PossessionBad news for Nelly ... the rapper was busted in Missouri ... and cops say illicit drugs are involved. Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning for a couple offenses ... possession of four ecstasy..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ashanti & Nelly Are Already Married, Have Been for MonthsAshanti and Nelly are not just engaged, but they're actually already married -- in fact, they have been for several months now ... and, of course, they got a baby on the way too. According to public..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ashanti and Nelly confirm they're engaged - and expecting their first childUS music stars Ashanti and Nelly have revealed they are engaged and are expecting their first child together.Sky News - Published | |
Ja Rule Gives Parental Advice to Ashanti, Teases Direction of New MusicJa Rule is excited to be an uncle once again -- through Ashanti and Nelly's pending bundle of joy, and he thinks parenthood will be a cinch for them. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Ja Thursday in NYC,..TMZ.com - Published | |
Nelly & Ashanti Spark Pregnancy Rumors With Onstage Belly RubNelly and Ashanti's latest barrage of PDA has led to pregnancy speculation -- and it's all because they created it!!! Over the weekend, Nelly, Ashanti and many more got suited and booted for the..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ashanti Gifts Nelly 1962 Impala For His 49th BirthdayAshanti is definitely in the running for best gift-giver -- 'cause she gave her boo, Nelly, the custom Impala of his dreams for his 49th birthday. Celebrity car broker Ronnie Garber tells TMZ ... he..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Nelly Gets $50 Million Deal for Half of His Music CatalogThings are heating up for Nelly again, 'cause the dude's about to get a helluva lot richer after selling the rights to half of the music he's cranked out ... including his biggest hits. Sources close..TMZ.com - Published | Ashanti Brings Out Nelly During Her Las Vegas ConcertAshanti was certainly serving body onstage, and she made sure she didn't do it without her rumored boo ... bringing out Nelly as a surprise guest during her show!! Ashanti hit the stage with Ja Rule in..TMZ.com - Published |
50 Cent Teases Irv Gotti Over Ashanti and Nelly Relationship Rumors50 Cent is stomping all over Irv Gotti's broken heart in light of the fact Ashanti and Nelly appear to be an item once again!!! On Monday, 50 reposted Ashanti and Nelly's weekend touchy-feely..TMZ.com - Published | Nelly & Ashanti Fuel Rumors They're Back Together, Fans Think It's RealNelly and Ashanti were an item once upon a time -- and now, fans think they're going through déjà vu all over again ... based on videos of them together last night. The two music stars -- who have..TMZ.com - Published |
Nelly Laughs At Himself After Fans Think He Was Performing Under The InfluenceNelly's recent performance in Australia has the Internet thinking he was a drunken mess on stage ... and the "Country Grammar" rapper can't help but laugh at all the jokes getting thrown his way about..TMZ.com - Published | Nelly Performs with Ashanti Amid Irv Gotti 'Drink Champs' StoryNelly and Ashanti appear to be putting a little salt in the wound that Irv Gotti is still dealing with upon learning they were dating way back when -- but it might just be a coincidence. Here's the..TMZ.com - Published |
Rapper Nelly Charges Away In Miami Club, After Pelted In the HeadNelly went from 0 to 100 really quick ... after being pelted in the head at a club in Miami. An eyewitness tells TMZ ... the "Hot in Herre" rapper was hanging inside E11EVEN Miami, Friday night .....TMZ.com - Published | |
