Nelly Won't Face Drug Charges After Arrest

Rapper Nelly, born Cornell Haynes II, will not face drug charges following his August arrest at a St. Louis-area casino, as announced by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. Bell stated that the facts did not warrant charges after a 'fair and impartial review of the evidence.' Nelly was arrested while trying to collect jackpots at Hollywood Casino, where a trooper informed him that a warrant search was required due to his winnings, a claim his attorney disputes. The search revealed an outstanding warrant for a 2018 citation related to vehicle insurance, leading to the discovery of four ecstasy pills. Nelly's attorney described the incident as an unwarranted and overzealous search. The insurance issue connected to the warrant has since been resolved after Nelly provided proof of coverage.