Nelly
Nelly is a hip-pop artist from St. Louis, Missouri.
St. Louis rapper whose sing-song flow and diamond-selling Country Grammar put the Midwest on the hip-hop map.
Who is Nelly?
Nelly (Cornell Haynes Jr.) is a rapper, singer and actor from St. Louis, Missouri. He started out in the group St. Lunatics.
Known for
His debut Country Grammar (2000), which went diamond, and Nellyville (2002), with the number ones "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" with Kelly Rowland. Both songs won Grammys.
Style
A melodic, sing-song flow with a heavy Midwest accent, catchy nursery-rhyme hooks and party energy.
Impact
Nelly was one of the best-selling rappers of the 2000s and showed that a hit could come from outside New York, LA and the South. His melodic approach paved the way for later rap-singers.
Nelly: quick answers
What genre is Nelly?
Nelly’s music falls under Hip-Pop. Nelly is part of Midwest hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2000s.
Where is Nelly from?
Nelly is from St. Louis, Missouri (born in Austin, Texas).
What is Nelly’s real name?
Nelly’s real name is Cornell Haynes Jr..
When did Nelly start?
Nelly has been active since 1993.
Which artists are similar to Nelly?
If you like Nelly, listen to Da Brat, Lil Wayne and Ludacris.
