Cornell Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974).[1] is a rapper and singer from St. Louis, Missouri in the United States, whoexperiencedpopularity in the
early 2000s. Best known by his stage name Nelly, he is one of the best-selling pop-rappers of all-time, with over 40 millionalbums sold worldwide. He
has also achieved three number-ones in the U.K. (four including his vocalcontribution to "Nasty Girl" by NotoriousB.I.G.), four U.S. Billboard Hot 100
number one singles, and four Grammy Awards