Nelly was arrested in the St. Louis area Wednesday morning on a drug possession charge, Pvnew can /confirm/i.
Missouri State Highway Patrol booked the “Hot in Herre” rapper, 49, at 4:45 a.m. local time, according to online records we obtained.
A spokesperson for the law enforcement agency told the Post that Nelly was arrested inside the Hollywood Casino in St. Charles, Mo., after they ran a background check and found an outstanding warrant for lack of insurance from a previous traffic stop.
The verification check is reportedly standard for Missouri casinos in accordance with the state’s gaming commission regulations.
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Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was then charged with possession of a controlled substance after officers allegedly found him with four ecstasy pills.
The “Ride Wit Me” rapper was also hit with the aforementioned driving without insurance charge.
Nelly appeared in a mugshot obtained by Pvnew wearing a white T-shirt, a black hoodie and silver chain.
He has already been released from police custody, per the online records.
The “Dilemma” rapper has not yet taken to social media to address the ordeal.
Nelly’s run-in with the law comes amid an otherwise happy time in the “Country Grammer” rapper’s personal life.
He and Ashanti, with whom he rekindled his romance in April 2023, are expecting their first child together.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” the “Foolish” singer, 43, told Essence magazine in April.
“Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
It was then revealed in June that Nelly and Ashanti, whose full name is Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas, had been secretly married for six months.
A marriage license obtained by Pvnew showed the couple tied the knot on Dec. 27, 2023, in St. Louis.
