Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, is a multi-talented individual who has carved out a niche in the entertainment industry.
He is a rapper, singer, and actor, better known by his stage name. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Nelly began his musical journey in 1993 as a member of the hip-hop group St. Lunatics.
From then on, he achieved great success and became a household name.
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- Full name: Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.
- Stage name: Nelly
- Date of Birth: November 2, 1974
- Age: 49
- Birthplace: Austin, Texas, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 1.73 m
- Parents: Cornell Haynes, Rhonda Mack
- Siblings: Chanelle Haynes, Cornell Haynes III
- Spouse: Ashanti, Shantel Jackson
- Children: Cornell Hayes III, Chanel Hayes
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $70 million
Early life and education
Nelly, born on November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas, USA, is a famous rapper, singer and songwriter.
He is the only son of Cornell Hines and Rhonda Mack and grew up with his two siblings, Chanel Hines and Cornell Hines III.
Despite his success in the music industry, Nelly still valued education and graduated from University City High School.
Profession
Nelly quickly rose to fame with his debut album, “Village Grammar” It was released in 2000 by Universal Music.
The album was a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 10 million copies in the United States alone.
His hit singles include “Ride with Me, Hot in Herre and “Country Grammar (Popular)》both entered the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
This catapulted Nelly into the mainstream music scene and solidified his status as one of the most successful rappers of the early 21st century.
Nelly has had a very successful music career, releasing five studio albums since his debut, each of which reached the top three on the Billboard 200 chart.
He also produced many hit singles, including “Dilemma” Starring Kelly Rowland,Grille” Starring Paul Wall, “It was just a dream,” and “Reject what” Featuring DJ Khaled and Daya.
In addition to his Grammy wins, Nellie has won nine Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 21 million records worldwide. His talent and impact on the music industry are undeniable.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards:
- Nominated for four Grammy Awards:
- Album of the Year (2003, “Nellyville”)
- Best Rap Album (2003, “Nellyville”)
- Record of the Year (2002, for “Hot in Herre”)
- Best Melodic Rap Performance (2002, “Hot in Herre”)
American Music Awards:
- Won the 2003 American Music Award Fans’ Choice Award.
- Nominated for three additional American Music Awards in 2003:
- Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Male Artist
- Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Album (Nellyville)
- Favorite Pop/Rock Album (“Nellyville”)
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist
MOBO Awards:
- Nominated for three MOBO Awards:
- Best Single (2003, “Dilemma” with Kelly Rowland)
- Best Hip-Hop Performance (2002)
- Best Single (2002, “Hot in Here”)
social media
- Instagram: @nelly
- Twitter: @nelly_mo
personal life
Nelly, 49, has had several high-profile relationships, most notably with singer Ashanti, whom he dated from 2003 to 2013 after meeting at the Grammy Awards.
Despite their breakup, the couple rekindled their romance in 2023. After their breakup, Nelly dated model Shantel Jackson from 2014 to 2015.
Their relationship and his family life were featured on the reality show “Nelliville” Nelly is also the father of two children — a 24-year-old son named Cornell Hayes III and a 29-year-old daughter named Chanelle.
Discography
- Country Grammar (2000)
- Nellieville (2002)
- Sweat (2004)
- Suits (2004)
- Brass Knuckles (2008)
- 5.0 (2010)
- Missouri (2013)
- Heartland(2021)
net worth
Nelly’s net worth is estimated to be around $70 million, but there are conflicting reports suggesting her net worth could be as high as $80 million.
The disparity highlights the difficulty in accurately determining celebrity wealth, as it is often based on factors such as album sales, tour revenue and brand endorsements.
These estimates can vary widely, making it difficult to determine a celebrity’s exact net worth.
