August 7th 2024.
Nelly, the famous rapper known for his chart-topping hits such as "Hot in Here" and "Ride Wit Me", was recently arrested in the St. Louis area for alleged possession of ecstasy, according to US outlets. The 49-year-old artist, whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr, was later released.
Reports from Fox 2 Now state that Nelly was pulled over by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and authorities found four ecstasy pills in his car. He was also driving without insurance and had a failure to appear warrant from 2018 from a suburb outside St. Louis where he is from. Nelly began his musical career in the 1990s with the hip hop group St. Lunatics before signing with Universal Records and releasing his debut solo album, "Country Grammar", in 2000.
This arrest comes amidst rumors that Nelly and his longtime on-and-off girlfriend, Ashanti, are expecting their first child and are engaged. The news was announced by Ashanti on Instagram, as she shared a video of herself getting ready for a performance and mentioning that she will need "about nine months" for the new addition. In an interview with Essence, Ashanti also confirmed their engagement and expressed her excitement for becoming a mother.
Nelly has been a prominent figure in the music scene since the 1990s and has had his fair share of controversies. In 2018, he caused a stir when an explicit video was shared on his Instagram page, which he later apologized for and claimed was never meant to be made public. And just a few weeks before his recent arrest, he made headlines for criticizing Madonna's provocative social media posts.
As of now, there has been no official statement from Nelly or his representatives regarding his arrest. However, the Agency has reached out for comment. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing, calling, or submitting through their website. They would love to hear from you.
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