Nelly was arrested in St. Louis early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop revealed he was driving without insurance and allegedly had four ecstasy pills in his vehicle. His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, stated that Nelly was not charged with drug possession and criticized the police for being 'overzealous', claiming Nelly was targeted during a routine check. While Nelly faced legal troubles, his partner Ashanti, who is pregnant with their first child, chose to focus on celebrating her mother's recent birthday, sharing photos of the event on Instagram without mentioning Nelly's arrest. Social media reactions have been mixed, with Ashanti's fans expressing concern over Nelly's actions, questioning his maturity given their upcoming family. Despite the controversy, Ashanti has remained publicly supportive of her mother, emphasizing family over the drama surrounding her partner. Nelly was later released from custody but still faces potential charges pending a review by state prosecutors.