What is Nelly’s net worth?
RIDE Wit Me singer Nelly burst on to the music scene with his natty lyrics and streetwise plaster-come-style-accessory on the side of his face.
Having been in the spotlight for the last 29 years, here's the lowdown on the American rapper.
Who is Nelly?
American rapper and hip hop star Nelly was born in Texas, America, in 1974.
The 47-year-old's real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.
As well as his music credentials, he has dabbled in business as an investor and entrepreneur.
He has also had brief stints on-screen as an actor.
What is Nelly's net worth?
According to Wealthy Gorilla, Nelly has a net worth of $40million although Celebrity Net Worth only rates him at £8m.
He has had four number one singles in the US and in the UK Dilemma with Kelly Rowland took the No1 slot along with Flap Your Wings, My Place, Over And Over,
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What are Nelly's most famous songs?
Nelly first burst on to the music scene in 1993 with his group, St Lunatics, but his career notched up a level six years later when he signed to Universal Records.
Then followed his solo career and best-selling album Country Grammar, which was swiftly followed by Nellyville - crammed with fans' favourites including his Dilemma duet with Kelly Rowland and saucy track Hot In Herre.
More hits followed as he teamed up with Fergie, T-Pain and Akon and Ciara, as well as reuniting with Destiny's Child vocalist Kelly.
Is Nelly in a relationship?
Nelly has been linked to a number of women over the years.
However, the rapper is currently single.
He was previously in a six-year relationship with model Shantel Jackson, but revealed that the pair went their separate ways in the latter half 2021.
Why is Nelly trending?
On February 8, 2022, Nelly accidentally uploaded an X-rated video of himself on to his Instagram.
He quickly managed to delete the clip but it was too late before fan were able to see a woman giving him oral sex.
It is unclear who the woman is in the video and while it was quickly deleted it hasn't stopped the video being shared on the all over the internet.
Nelly has told TMZ that they are currently investigating a breach of his account.