Cornell Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, actor and entrepreneur. He has performed with the rap group St.
Lunatics since 1993 and was signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly has five solo studio albums released and several number-one hits. He also won Grammy Awards in 2003 and 2004. He also starred in the 2005 remake film The Longest Yard alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. In addition, Nelly played in the Main Event at the 2007 World Series of Poker. He is also one of the owners of the Charlotte Bobcats, along with Robert L. Johnson and NBA legend Michael Jordan. Nelly has two clothing lines: Vokal (for men) and Apple Bottoms (for women) and the drink Pimp Juice.
Awards
At the 2003 Grammys, he received two awards; one for Best Male Rap Solo Performance, and another shared with Kelly Rowland for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Additionally, Nelly won the 2003 American Music Award for "Fan's Choice" and received four other nominations. He won his third Grammy in 2004 for his and P. Diddy's guest vocals in Murphy Lee's number-one hit single "Shake Ya Tailfeather" from Lee's album Murphy's Law.
Discography
Studio Albums
* 2000: Country Grammar
* 2002: Nellyville
* 2004: Suit
* 2004: Sweat
* 2008: Brass Knuckles
Others albums
* Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention (2003)
* Sweat / Suit (2005)
* Sweatsuit (2005)
* 6 Derrty Hits (2008)
* The Best of Nelly (2009)
Collaborations
* Free City (with St. Lunatics) (2001)
* Who's the Boss (with St. Lunatics) (2006)
* Untitled (with Pharrell Williams, Akon, and T-Pain) (2009)
* City Free (with St. Lunatics) (2009)
* Untitled (with T.I.) (2010)
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