Rapper Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was arrested early Wednesday at a St. Louis-area casino. The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that an officer found four illegal ecstasy pills on him during the arrest, which took place around 4:45 a.m. in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Nelly's attorney, Scott Rosenblum, claimed that the officer conducted an improper search, alleging that Nelly was unfairly targeted. Rosenblum stated that Nelly, a St. Louis native, frequents the casino and had won several jackpots there. The arrest stemmed from an outstanding warrant issued in December 2023 for operating a vehicle without proper proof of insurance.
