Nelly Biography

Fast Facts

• His first album, "Country Grammar," debuted at number three on the album chart in 2000 and went platinum nine times
• Was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Song for "Cruise (REMIX)," shared with Florida Georgia Line, in 2013
• Won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Rap Artist in a Movie for "The Longest Yard" in 2005
• Founded the non-profit organization 4Sho4Kids Foundation, which focuses on children's health issues
• Won an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture ("#1") for "Training Day" in 2003
• His second album, "Nellyville," debuted at number one in 2002 and eventually went platinum six times, and also featured the hit singles "Hot In Herre," "Dilemma," and "Air Force Ones․"
• Debuted his first solo single, "Country Grammar," in 2000 and it became a summer top 10 pop hit
• Started out as a member of the rap group St․ Lunatics in 1993, with their single "Gimmie What You Got" becoming a regional hit in 1996
• Is the founder and owner of two clothing lines, Vokal and Apple Bottom
• Best known as a hip hop artist who recorded the bestselling albums "Country Grammar" and "Nellyville․"