Nelly

Birth Name:

Cornell Iral Haynes

Birth Place:

Austin, Texas, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

Founded the non-profit organization 4Sho4Kids Foundation, which focuses on children's health issues
His first album, "Country Grammar," debuted at number three on the album chart in 2000 and went platinum nine times
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․"
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
Won an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture ("#1") for "Training Day" in 2003
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
Best known as a hip hop artist who recorded the bestselling albums "Country Grammar" and "Nellyville․"
Is the founder and owner of two clothing lines, Vokal and Apple Bottom

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