Nelly

Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper and singer. Born on November 2, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, Nelly began his musical career as a member of the Southern hip hop group St. Lunatics in 1993. He signed with Universal Records in 1999 and released his solo debut album, 'Country Grammar,' in 2000. The album's title track and the single 'Ride wit Me' both became top 10 hits. Nelly's follow-up album, 'Nellyville,' produced the number-one hits 'Hot in Herre' and 'Dilemma' (featuring Kelly Rowland). Throughout his career, Nelly has achieved tremendous success, with numerous chart-topping hits and over 8.4 million copies of 'Country Grammar' sold in the United States alone.