Nelly Cleared After Casino Arrest

Rapper Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, will not face drug charges following his arrest at a Maryland Heights casino in August. Prosecutors decided not to charge him after a 'fair and impartial review of the evidence,' even though police found four ecstasy pills during a search linked to an outstanding warrant for a 2018 vehicle insurance citation. His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, argued that Nelly was unfairly targeted after winning several jackpots and noted that the insurance charge was resolved after providing proof of insurance. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office did not find the facts sufficient to warrant charges. This decision was confirmed by multiple sources, including statements from the prosecuting attorney's office and Nelly's legal counsel.