Rapper Nelly was arrested Wednesday for a previously issued citation, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The arrest stem from an incident that occurred in January 2020, when Nelly was pulled over in Putnam County, Tennessee.
Rapper Nelly was arrested Wednesday for a previously issued citation, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Nelly Arrested for Alleged Prior Incident
The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in January 2020, when Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was pulled over in Putnam County, Tennessee. At the time, Nelly was cited for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nelly failed to appear for his scheduled court date in Tennessee. As a result, a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On Wednesday, Nelly was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Putnam County, Missouri. He was transported to the Putnam County Jail, where he is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Nelly is scheduled to appear in court in Putnam County, Tennessee, on Thursday.
The arrest is the latest in a series of legal troubles for Nelly. In 2015, he was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Texas. In 2017, he was accused of sexual assault by a woman in Washington state. The charges were later dropped.
Nelly, who is known for hits such as "Hot in Herre" and "Ride wit Me," has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. He has also won three Grammy Awards.
The arrest has shocked and saddened many of Nelly's fans. In the hours since the news broke, social media has been flooded with messages of support for the rapper.
"I can't believe Nelly was arrested," one fan tweeted. "He's always seemed like such a nice guy."
"This is really sad news," another fan wrote. "I hope Nelly can get his life back on track."
It is unclear at this time what the future holds for Nelly. However, one thing is for sure: the arrest is a major setback for the rapper's career.
