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Nelly
Nelly in 2007
Born
Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.

(1974-11-02) November 2, 1974 (age 49)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
EducationUniversity City High School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • entrepreneur
Years active1993–present
Works
PartnerAshanti (2003–2014, 2023–present)
Children4 (2 biological, 2 adopted)
Family
  • City Spud
    (half-brother)
  • Yomi Martin
    (cousin)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginSt. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
Labels
Member of
Websiterealnelly.com

Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.

City Spud) both entered the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, while the album peaked atop the Billboard 200 and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[4] His second album, Nellyville (2002) spawned two consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland), along with the top-five single, "Air Force Ones" (featuring Murphy Lee
and St. Lunatics).

The same-day dual release of his next albums Sweat and Suit (2004)—bundled into compilation album Sweatsuit (2005)—promptly continued his success; Sweat debuted at number two while Suit debuted at number one, selling an estimated 700,000 combined units in their first week. His fifth studio album, Brass Knuckles (2008) was supported by the singles "Party People" (featuring Fergie), "Stepped on My J'z" (featuring Jermaine Dupri and Ciara) and "Body on Me" (featuring Akon and Ashanti). His sixth album, 5.0 (2010), delved further into pop; its lead single, "Just a Dream" received triple platinum certification by the RIAA and was followed by "Move That Body" (featuring T-Pain and Akon) and "Gone" (featuring Kelly Rowland). His seventh and eighth albums, M.O. (2013) and Heartland (2021) were met with moderate to lukewarm commercial response and mixed reviews—the latter was released by Columbia Records and marked a full departure from his previous styles in favor of country rap.[5]

Nelly has won

RIAA,[7] with 21 million albums sold in the United States. In December 2009, Billboard ranked Nelly at number three on the Top Artists of the Decade list for the 2000s.[8] Outside of recording, he starred in the 2005 sports film, The Longest Yard alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. He launched the clothing line Vokal in 1997 and the line of womenswear, Apple Bottoms in 2003. His record label imprint, Derrty Entertainment was launched as a joint venture with Motown
also in the latter year, although it has been largely inactive.

Life and career

1974–2000: Early life and start of career

Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. was born on November 2, 1974, in

City Spud. The group enjoyed moderate local popularity with their single "Gimme What Ya Got" in 1996.[10] Despite being popular in Missouri and the surrounding areas, the group struggled to achieve success outside of St. Louis. The rest of the group agreed to let Nelly go solo after a major record deal failed to appear.[11] Later in 1999, Nelly was signed to Universal Music Group by A&R Kevin Law.[12] Law told HitQuarters that Nelly was largely disliked by the label when he first signed, with the feedback he received from his colleagues on the rapper's music being "extraordinarily negative".[12] Nelly was unusual for being a rapper from the Midwest at a time when hip-hop was dominated by the East Coast, West Coast and the South. The label used this to their advantage by branding him as a star of the Midwest, hoping to inspire pride in the people of St Louis and the surrounding regions.[12] Despite the negative feedback he received from the label, his debut single, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", was a success, peaking at number 7 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK singles chart.[13][14] Recognizing Nelly's potential, the label began to change their mind and allowed work to begin on his debut album. The label decided to do a solo record with him first and then reunite him with the St. Lunatics the following year.[12]

2000–2003: Breakthrough with Country Grammar and Nellyville

The label released his debut album,

City Spud; and "Batter Up", featuring the St. Lunatics.[11] The album was certified 9× platinum by the RIAA on April 27, 2004.[15] Nelly performed as a special guest in the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show.[16]

In 2002, Nelly's second album,

historically black college in Atlanta.[21] Similar claims of misogyny also surrounded his single "Pimp Juice".[22] RIAA has certified the album as Platinum. For the Bad Boys II soundtrack album, Nelly contributed the single "Shake Ya Tailfeather" featuring Diddy and Murphy Lee. Another number-one hit, "Shake Ya Tailfeather", won the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.[20]

2004–2008: Continued success; Sweat, Suit, and Brass Knuckles

Nelly performed in the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, his second time performing in a Super Bowl halftime show.

On September 14, 2004, he released two albums,

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake benefit concert special produced by NBC, featured Nelly.[26] In the winter of 2005 came Sweatsuit, a compilation of tracks from Sweat and Suit with three new tracks. "Grillz", produced by Jermaine Dupri
, was a number-one hit. To date both albums have sold over 5 million units in the United States.

Ashanti. Nelly appeared on Rick Ross's third single, "Here I Am" featuring label mate Avery Storm
.

2009–2010: Collaborations and 5.0

Nelly in 2010

In the summer of 2009, Nelly made a public announcement in

Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.[46] "Gone
" is the sequel to his 2002 worldwide number-one single "Dilemma", also with Rowland, and is the third single from the album.

2011–2014: M.O. and The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep

In June 2011,

Bei Maejor, St. Lunatics and more.[47]

In August 2012, Nelly became a coach on

Pharrell
was released on iTunes on July 2, 2013.

The album M.O. was released on September 30, 2013, by Republic Records.

2014–present: Television series and Heartland

From 2014 to 2015, Nelly starred in the

reality TV show Nellyville, which ran for two seasons. The series aired on BET; it is about Nelly's career in music and acting; his four children are featured (two biological, the other two from his late sister). On August 6, 2015, he premiered the single "The Fix", which was released on his own label, "RECORDS".[49] In an interview with Big Boy, Nelly said that there may or may not be a new album related to The Fix.[50]

As of 2018, Nelly is signed to Columbia Records.[51]

In 2020, he released the song "Lil Bit",[52] a collaboration with Florida Georgia Line from his "country-influenced" album titled Heartland.[53] He also joined country singers Kane Brown and Brett Kissel for remixes of their songs, "Cool Again"[54] and "She Drives Me Crazy".[55] On 9 February 2024, Nelly was featured on the Jermaine Dupri single "This Lil' Game We Play", also featuring Ashanti and Juicy J.[56][57][58]

Film and television career

Nelly's film debut began in 2001 in the independent film Snipes playing a famous rapper named Prolifik. He starred in the 2005 remake of The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock.[59][60] The movie's soundtrack includes his songs "Errtime" and "Fly Away". In June 2008, in an interview with Kiwibox, Nelly revealed that he is reluctant to continue his acting career, noting that he does not want to "take away from the culture of acting."[61] In 2008 and 2009, he appeared in episodes of the CBS crime drama CSI: NY. In 2011, he made a cameo appearance on 90210. From 2014 to 2015, he appeared in his own reality TV show, Nellyville, based on the title of his second studio album. The show ran for two seasons.[62] From 2013 to 2016, Nelly was in the main cast of the mockumentary series Real Husbands of Hollywood.

On September 2, 2020, Nelly was announced as one of the celebrities competing on the

29th season of Dancing with the Stars.[63] He and his partner Daniella Karagach finished in third place.[64]

Artistry

Further information: List of awards and nominations received by Nelly

Nelly's rapping style has been described by Peter Shapiro as using "unforgettable hooks based on schoolyard songs, double-dutch chants, and nonsense rhymes"[6] and has a "Missouri twang".[65] AllMusic suggests Nelly's style is based largely on where he comes from: "Nelly's locale certainly informs his rapping style, which is as much country as urban, and his dialect as well, which is as much Southern drawl as Midwestern twang".[11] Nelly explains his method of writing in the book How to Rap, describing how he freestyles most of the lyrics before going back over them to "make it a little tighter",[66] he generally writes in the studio rather than at home,[67] he normally comes up with a chorus for a song before writing the verses,[68] and he likes to write to the music he will be rapping over.[69] AllMusic also notes his "tongue-twisting" hooks, which are also often sung rather than rapped.[70]

Personal life

Nelly dated singer

2003 Grammy Awards.[71] The two began dating again in 2023.[72] In December 2023, it was reported the couple were expecting their first child together.[73] Nelly has two children from previous relationships: a son named Cornell Hayes III, and a daughter named Chanelle.[74] Nelly also has two adopted children from his stepsister Jaqueline Donahue, who died on March 25, 2005, after a battle with leukemia.[75] Nelly has been a longtime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals of the MLB,[76] he was also a longtime fan of the former St. Louis Rams during their tenure in St. Louis from 1995 to 2015.[77] Following their relocation back to Los Angeles in 2016; he still expressed his support for the team, even attending their appearance at Super Bowl LVI in 2022.[78][79]

Other ventures

Allen Iverson and Nelly at a Reebok endorsement photo shoot in 2007

Charlotte Bobcats, along with Robert L. Johnson and Michael Jordan until Jordan became the majority owner in March 2010.[83]

Nelly has played the Main Event at the 2007 World Series of Poker.[84] He has also played The PokerStars European Poker Tour and PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.[85] In August 2010, he began a stint as the afternoon host on WHHL HOT 104.1 in St. Louis. He was taking the place of regular PM drive personality, Stacy Static, who left on pregnancy leave.

In September 2010, Nelly released a fitness DVD entitled Celebrity Sweat, walking viewers through various exercises and weight training techniques.[86] In 2011, he and Vatterott College worked together to found the Ex'treme Institute By Nelly, which is a music production school in the heart of St. Louis.[87]

In 2015, Nelly teamed up with Mike and Ike candy after a halt in collaborating a year earlier. He and the owners of Mike and Ike released a movie trailer the same day titled "The Return of Mike and Ike" describing the split and reunion.[88] In 2021, he collaborated with Burger King on the "Cornell Haynes, Jr. Meal", part of a line of celebrity-themed meals that the establishment created to promote its "Keep It Real Meals" in recognition of their removal of 120 artificial ingredients from its menu items. The meal consisted of a Whopper, small fries, and a small Sprite.[89]

In April 2023, Nelly launched a moonshine brand called "MoShine".[90][91]

Feud with Chingy

Fellow St. Louis rapper

diss track, though an interview with Nelly in December 2004 in which he believed the lyrics were taken out of context, later claiming: "I wasn't going at him. If you listen to the song, it says, 'I like the way you do that right thurr.' I could have said, 'Fuck the way you do that right thurr!' It ain't even like that," .[92] Angered by the song, Chingy leaked a song in response taking aim at Nelly entitled 'We Got' on January 7, 2005.[93] Later on in December 2005 at the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas, Chingy alleges he approached Nelly to end the feud but claims he refused to discuss in private but was ignored repeatedly.[94] However months later Chingy approached Nelly's cousin who allowed both rappers to put an end to the feud in 2006. During an interview in November 2022; Chingy alleged Nelly's sister Jackie had also approached him at an airport, diligent for both to resolve the feud prior to her death due to cancer complications in March 2005, claiming "At that point, she said she had a wish, and that wish was for me and him to come together... When I heard that, I had to end this; for her. This can't go on. She had a wish for this to happen, she really wanted me and her brother to be cool." [95]

Philanthropy

Nelly runs the non-profit organization 4Sho4Kids Foundation.[96] He and Jackie Donahue, his sister began the Jes Us 4 Jackie campaign in March 2003 by Nelly after Donahue was diagnosed with leukemia. The campaign attempts to educate African Americans and other minorities about the need for bone marrow transplants; it also tries to register more donors. Donahue died of leukemia on March 24, 2005, almost two years after the campaign began.[97]

In 2006, Nelly started hosting a “White and Black Ball” in his hometown of St. Louis as a fundraiser to collect funds for scholarships.

Michael Brown was shot and killed.[99]

In 2010, Nelly endorsed

Do Something's Tackle Hunger campaign. In a public service announcement he filmed for the cause, he challenged teens to fight hunger by collecting one million pounds of food for the holiday season.[100]

Legal issues

Misdemeanor drug-offense conviction (2015)

In April 2015, the

U.S. Department of Transportation and International Fuel Tax Association stickers. He, a bus driver, and four other people were on board. After a state trooper said that he smelled marijuana, the troopers searched the bus and said that they found drug paraphernalia and marijuana, as well as a substance that they initially believed to be methamphetamine and several handguns.[101][102] He was initially booked into the Putnam County Jail and was released on bail.[101]

Nelly was initially charged with felony drug possession, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.[101] However, after further testing proved that the seized substance was not methamphetamine, the felony charge was dropped.[102] In December 2015, the case was resolved when he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of marijuana and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to one year of probation.[102] Nelly entered a diversion program,[102] in which the misdemeanor convictions were cleared from his record after 11 months.[103]

Tax lien (2016)

In 2016, it was reported that there was a $2.4 million tax lien against Nelly due to unpaid taxes owed to the IRS.[104][105]

Rape arrest (2017)

On October 7, 2017, Nelly was arrested in Auburn, Washington, a southern Seattle suburb, on suspicion of second-degree rape after a woman alleged that he invited her onto his tour bus earlier that morning and raped her.[106][107] Nelly was booked into a Des Moines, Washington, jail[106] and released from custody without charge.[107] He denied wrongdoing; his attorney said that the accusation was "clearly false".[107] On December 14, it was revealed Nelly would not be charged in the case because the alleged victim declined to cooperate.[108] He also filed a countersuit claiming defamation.[109] Both lawsuits were dropped after the parties reached a settlement in 2018.[109]

By the end of January 2018, Nelly was again accused of sexual assault after a gig at the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff-on-Sea, England, at the end of 2017. There was also an additional allegation of assault reported at the time.[110] It was reported in 2019 that he had reached a settlement with the woman who was at Cliffs Pavilion.[111]

Discography

Main article: Nelly discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2001 Snipes Prolifik Lead role
2005 The Longest Yard Earl Megget Supporting role
Also sang on the soundtrack
2014 Reach Me E-Ruption Supporting role
Television
Year Film Role Notes
2008–2009 CSI: NY
Terrence Davis
 4 episodes
2011 90210 Himself Cameo appearance; Episode: "Revenge with the Nerd"
2011–2013
T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle
 		Himself Cameo appearance; Season 1, episode 3 "America's Sweetheart"
Cameo appearance; Season 2, episodes 2 "Birthday Bash", 4 "Bitter Sweet 16", 6 "Who's the Boss?"
2012 The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep Himself Reality television
2013–2016 Real Husbands of Hollywood Himself Recurring role, 39 episodes
2014–2015 Nellyville Himself Reality television
2017 The Platinum Life Himself Reality television
2020 Dancing with the Stars Himself Contestant
Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2003 NBA Street Vol. 2 Himself Playable character

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