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Who is Nelly?
Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was born on November 2, 1974. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessperson. People know him best for his music, which mixes hip hop, R&B, and pop. Nelly has a unique way of talking and a cool sense of style.
He grew up in Austin, Texas, and later moved to St. Louis, Missouri, when he was a teenager. Nelly is a really successful musician with many awards, including three Grammys, nine Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards. He’s not just a musician; he’s also a smart entrepreneur and has been in Forbes magazine’s list of the top earners in hip-hop. Nelly is a big deal in our culture, and he’s had a big impact on fashion, music, and what’s cool.
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Full Name |
Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. |
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Stage Name |
Nelly |
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Date of Birth |
November 2, 1974 |
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Place of Birth |
Austin, Texas, USA |
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Occupation |
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
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| Achievements | Multiple Grammy Awards Success in both rap and pop genres |
Does Nelly have Kids? How many kids does Nelly have?
Nelly has four kids and is going to have a fifth one with singer Ashanti. His oldest is a 24-year-old son named Cornell Hayes III. He also has a 29-year-old daughter named Chanelle. After their mom, Jackie Donahue, passed away in 2005, Nelly adopted his stepsister’s kids, Sydney and Lil’ Shawn. Nelly is looking forward to having his fifth child with singer Ashanti in 2024. His first two kids, Cornell and Chanelle, are from his previous relationship with Channetta Valentine.
Nelly Age
Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was born on November 2, 1974. He is 49 years old.
Nelly Parents
Nelly’s mom and dad are Cornell Haynes Sr. and Rhonda Mack. His dad, Cornell Haynes Sr., used to work in the military. His mom, Rhonda Mack, takes care of the home. Nelly thinks a lot of his mom and says she taught him to work hard and be responsible.
When Nelly was seven, his parents got divorced. After that, he mostly lived with his mom in University City, Missouri. Nelly says he had a pretty steady childhood and got along well with both his mom and dad.
Nelly Nationality
Nelly’s nationality is American. He was born in Austin, Texas, on November 2, 1974. He is of African-American, Italian, and Jamaican descent.
Nelly Career
Nelly started making music in the early 1990s with a group called St. Lunatics. In 1998, he put out his first album, “Country Grammar,” and it did really well, winning three Grammy Awards. His later albums, like “Nellyville” (2002) and “Sweatsuit” (2004), also did great and made him one of the most liked rappers in the early 2000s.
Besides music, Nelly acted in movies like “The Longest Yard” (2005) and “Just Say No” (2007), and he was on TV shows like “Punk’d” (2003–2007) and “Real Husbands of Hollywood” (2013–2016). Nelly is not just a musician and actor; he’s also good at business. He has his own clothing line, shoe line, and fragrance.
Nelly is a super successful musician with lots of awards, like three Grammys, nine Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards. He’s also a smart businessman, and Forbes magazine even put him on the list of the top earners in hip-hop. Nelly is a big deal in our culture, and he’s made his mark on fashion, music, and what people like.
Awards and Accolades:
- Three Grammy Awards
- Nine Billboard Music Awards
- Two American Music Awards
- Two MTV Europe Music Awards
- One BRIT Award
- One World Music Award
- One BET Award
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