Source: Maryland Heights Police / Maryland Heights Police PD
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 7, rapper Nelly was arrested on charges that included possession of ecstasy. Yes, the current year is 2024.
Per KCRG, the “Hot In Herre” rapper born Cornell Haynes II, 49, was stung in the St. Louis area and sent to the Maryland Heights Police Department. He was released shortly afterwards.
Details are scarce, but Nelly was reportedly in possession of four ecstasy pills and was also accused of having no insurance. reports NBC News that he was arrested for failure to appear for an outstanding traffic violation warrant.
Bru… But Nellie wasn't even driving at the time of his arrest.
TMZ reports that Nellie asked for his ID at the Hollywood Casino in St. Charles Missouri State Highway Patrol Gaming Division Troopers. After running his license, one active warrant found. During the search, ecstasy was found and he was hit with a felony drug possession charge along with the warrant for no vehicle insurance (from a previous traffic stop).
Cold world.
Recently, Nelly and singer Ashanti revealed that the couple, who reunited after years apart not long ago, were already married since December. They are also expecting their first child together.
