Guide Note
Nelly got his start rapping with his friends in the group the St. Lunatics. After many filed attempts by the group to make it, they realized that Nelly had a better chance at getting signed and could then bring the St. Lunatics up with him. His rapid-fire cadence, soulful sound and energetic stage presence soon caught the attention of Universal Records, which immediately signed him. Nelly's first solo album, 2000's Country Grammar was an immediate hit with its single, Country Grammar (Hot...), propelling the album into a #3 debut on the Bilboard 200. With the release of his second album Nellyville, he became one of the best selling rappers of the early-2000s selling over 40 million albums worldwide.
Fast Facts
- Real Name: Cornell Haynes Jr.
- Born: November 2, 1974
- Birthplace: Austin, Texas
- Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
- Record Label: Universal
- Grammy Awards: 2
Discography
Charlotte Bobcats
Along with Robert L. Johnson and NBA legend Michael Jordan, Nelly is a part owner of the NBA expansion team the Charlotte Bobcats.
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