Source: Maryland Heights Police / Maryland Heights Police PD
In the early morning of hours Wednesday, August 7, rapper Nelly was arrested for charges that included ecstasy possession. Yes, the current year is 2024.
Per KCRG, the “Hot In Herre” rapper, born Cornell Haynes II, 49, was pinched in the St. Louis area and was sent to the Maryland Heights Police Department. He was released shortly thereafter.
The details are scarce but reportedly, Nelly was popped in possession of four ecstasy pills and he was also charged with not having insurance. NBC News reports that he was arrested for failing to appear for an outstanding warrant for a traffic violation.
Bruh… But kicker is Nelly wasn’t even driving at the time of his arrest.
TMZ reports that Nelly was asked to his ID at the Hollywood Casino in St. Charles by Missouri State Highway Patrol’s gaming division troopers. After running his license, an active warrant was found. The ecstasy was found during the search, and he was hit with a felony drug possession charge along with the warrant for not having vehicle insurance (from a previous traffic stop).
Cold world.
Recently, Nelly and singer Ashanti revealed that the couple, who reunited after years apart not too long ago, were already married since December. They are also expecting their first child together.