2 months ago
17 ARTICLE AD
Nelly was arrested in St. Louis Wednesday morning on a drug possession charge, Page Six can confirm.
Maryland Heights police booked the “Hot in Herre” rapper, 49, at 4:45 a.m. local time, according to online records we obtained.
Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was charged with possession of a controlled substance after officers allegedly found him with four ecstasy pills.
The “Ride Wit Me” rapper was also hit with a charge for driving without his insurance.
Nelly, seen here in his mugshot, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance Wednesday. Maryland Heights Police He allegedly also drove without his insurance at the time of the incident. Instagram/nellyNelly appeared in a mugshot obtained by Page Six wearing a white T-shirt, a black hoodie and silver chain.
He has already been released from police custody, per the online records.
The “Dilemma” rapper has not yet taken to social media to address the ordeal.
Nelly allegedly had four ecstasy pills on him when cops pulled him over. Instagram/nelly The rapper released a statement via his attorney on the matter. Instagram/nellyNelly’s run-in with the law comes amid an otherwise happy time in the “Country Grammer” rapper’s personal life.
He and Ashanti, with whom he rekindled his romance in April 2023, are expecting their first child together.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” the “Foolish” singer, 43, told Essence magazine in April.
Want more celebrity and pop culture news?
Start your day with Page Six Daily.
Thanks for signing up!
“Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
It was then revealed in June that Nelly and Ashanti, whose full name is Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas, had been secretly married for six months.
A marriage license obtained by Page Six showed the couple tied the knot on Dec. 27, 2023, in St. Louis.
