Rapper Nelly Arrested Early Wednesday Morning in Maryland Heights for Alleged Ecstasy Possession and Driving Without Insurance

Nelly, the famous rapper known for his hit “Hot In Herre,” found himself in trouble early Wednesday morning.

The arrest occurred around 4:45 a.m. in Maryland Heights, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was detained after police allegedly discovered four ecstasy pills on him.

He was also cited for driving without insurance.

Legal Dispute and Statements

Despite the arrest report, Nelly’s attorney, Scott Rosenblum, has strongly denied that Nelly faces drug possession charges.

In a statement to DailyMail.com, Rosenblum criticized the police’s handling of the situation, claiming that the encounter was mishandled. He suggested that the incident may have been connected to an earlier dispute involving a traffic warrant in Maryland Heights.

Rosenblum argued that the police had no legitimate reason to search Nelly and accused them of being “overzealous.” He also mentioned that Nelly’s background check at the casino was unusual compared to past experiences.

Personal Life and Recent Developments

In other news, Nelly and singer Ashanti recently made headlines for their personal life. The couple, who had previously broken up in 2013 after dating from 2003, secretly married on December 27, 2023, in St. Louis County, according to TMZ.

The couple is expecting their first child together, with Ashanti confirming her pregnancy and engagement in April. Ashanti recently shared the intimate details of Nelly’s proposal, describing it as a casual yet memorable moment while they were lounging in pajamas.

As they prepare for their future, Ashanti revealed that she plans to give birth before their wedding, reflecting on their journey from breakup to rekindled romance.

The couple’s reunion came after running into each other at a Verzuz battle in 2021, where Nelly reached out to Ashanti, sparking their renewed relationship.