Nelly, di diamond-selling, multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, don dey make waves for over 24 years now. Since he burst onto di scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality, Nelly has been connecting generations with his exuberant anthems and fusing musical genres in ways wey nobody ever see before.
One of Nelly’s most notable achievements be how he blend Hip Hop and Country music. He was di first Hip Hop artist to do dis with his chart-topping hit “Over and Over” featuring Tim McGraw. He also performed with some of di most prestigious orchestras like St. Louis, Columbus, and Pittsburgh, blending musical styles and getting great reviews.
Nelly’s music career no be di only thing wey he dey excel in. He also added sports commentator to his list of accomplishments with Fox Sports and had three television shows airing at one time – his reality show “Nellyville,” BET‘s “Real Husbands,” and even his time on “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS). He also made his film debut in “The Longest Yard.”
His albums like “Country Grammar,” “Nellyville,” “Sweat,” “Suit,” and “Brass Knuckles” have produced many chart-topping hits such as “Ride wit Me,” “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (featuring Kelly Rowland), and “Air Force Ones.” His latest album, “HEARTLAND,” even made it to Billboard‘s top ten Country Album Charts.
Besides music, Nelly is also known for his philanthropic work. He has been supporting Make a Wish for years and provides education and scholarships surrounding di music industry. He also introduced his hugely successful women’s clothing line, Apple Bottoms.
