Rapper Nelly Arrested for Suspected Drug Possession at Missouri Casino
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- 08 Aug 2024
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Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of illegal drug possession at a casino near St. Louis, Missouri. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, officers found four ecstasy pills on the 49-year-old rapper and actor at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Maryland Heights.
Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was also found to have an outstanding warrant for a previous charge of not having proof of insurance for a vehicle. The arrest took place at 4:45 a.m., as stated in the patrol's online arrest report.
While Nelly's representatives did not immediately comment, it was mentioned that his attorney would issue a statement regarding the arrest later on Wednesday evening. Attempts to reach the Maryland Heights police for comment were not immediately successful.
Nelly, a native of the St. Louis area, is a three-time Grammy Award winner known for hits such as “Hot in Herre” and “Just A Dream.” He has had four number-one hits and has received nine Billboard Music Awards. Recently, he completed a series of performances as a special guest on Janet Jackson's tour.
In 2002, Nelly won Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Male Solo Rap Performance, with his album “Nellyville” being nominated for both Best Rap Album and Album of the Year. He also won a Grammy the following year for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Shake Ya Tailfeather.”
Beyond his music career, Nelly has appeared in several films and television series, including the sports film “The Longest Yard” and a BET reality series featuring his family. In April, the artist announced his engagement to singer and actor Ashanti, with the couple expecting a baby.
Nelly has had previous run-ins with the law, including a drug charge arrest in 2015 and another arrest in 2017 following allegations of sexual assault on his tour bus.
Contributions to this report were made by Ballentine from Columbia, Missouri, and Hanna from Topeka, Kansas, with additional input from Kaitlyn Huamani in Los Angeles.
