Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning in Maryland Heights, a Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesman confirmed. diverse.
Nelly, whose real name is Cornell I. Hines Jr., was leaving the Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights near St. Louis at about 4:45 a.m. Wednesday when the Missouri Gaming Commission stopped him to check his identity. He was later arrested on a previous warrant under his name for not having car insurance.
Upon searching Nelly's car, Missouri Highway Patrol officers also discovered Ecstasy pills, leading them to charge the artist with drug possession. Nelly was then transported to the Maryland Heights Police Department and eventually released.
Nelly's representatives did not immediately respond. diverseRequest comment.
Nelly recently wrapped up her US tour as a guest on Janet Jackson’s ninth summer tour. The summer tour was an extension of Jackson’s 2023 “Together Again” tour — the best-selling tour of Jackson’s career. Nelly’s last date was July 30 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
He has somewhat put his solo music career on hold, with his last full, original solo work being 2021’s “Heartland,” which saw him collaborate with country acts like Florida Georgia Line. Nelly recently signed with WME for global representation after touring with T.I., Ja Rule, and Ashanti, as well as a stint with Nashville singer Chase McDaniel, and a string of music festival appearances.
