Nelly Net Worth, Early Life, Career, Personal Life, Affairs, Achievements, Recent Projects and More
Posted By: Haider Ali | February 28, 2018Nelly Introduction:
Nelly is an American rapper, singer, entrepreneur, investor, songwriter and occasional actor from St. Louis, Missouri. He started his music career in 1993 with Midwest hip hop group St. Lunatics. In 1995 he signed a contract deal with Universal Records. Under the shadow of Universal Records, he started his solo career in 2000. His debut solo album was Country Grammar. As well as, the album’s title track was a top ten hit. Today we will discuss Nelly Net Worth, early life, achievement, career, personal life and much more.
On the Billboard 200 this album had debuted at number three, and also the album had peaked at number one. Till today this album was a best-selling album. It has sold more than 8.4 million USD in the United States. After that he released his follow up the album with the title of Nellyville. This album had also gained immense success and also ranked at the number-one hits “Dilemma” and “Hot in Herre.”
In this album, Kelly Rowland appeared as a guest star. In this album, there were many single tracks such as “Work It” in which Justin Timberlake appeared, in “Air Force Ones” St. Lunatics and Murphy Lee appeared. “Pimp Juice” and “#1” are also included in this album.
Childhood & Early Life of Nelly:
Nelly is his stage name, and also he got fame through this name, but his actual name was Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. He was born on November 2, 1974, in Austin, Texas. His mother name was Rhonda Mack, and also his father name was Cornell Haynes Sr. By profession his father was a soldier and also he served for the country.
When he was just seven years old, his parents got divorced. After this divorce, he moved towards St. Louis on her mother’s custody. Later sometime in his teenage years, he moved to University City, Missouri.
In 1995 he made his affiliation with the hip-hop group, titled ‘St. Lunatics’, at that time he was in his high school. This crew had gained immense success from the viewers and also their singles such as ‘Gimme What Ya Got’ had smacked the charts.
Nelly Net Worth and Career:
On June 27, 2000, he released his debut album titled ‘Country Grammar.’ This album has released under the shadow of Universal Records label. In this album, there are three hits such as ‘Ride wit Me,’ ‘E.I’ and ‘Country Grammar.’
Nelly released his second studio album, titled ‘Nellyville’ in 2002. This album has remained as the most successful album of Nelly till date. As well as, the album had topped the music charts, and also it has sold millions of copies all over the world.
He released his third studio album with the title of ‘Sweat’ in 2004. Nelly collects positive reviews from music critics and lovers. This album has peaked on the music charts, in the U.S and internationally.
On September 13, 2004, Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. released his fourth studio album titled ‘Suit.’ This album was also the best market business. In this album, there are many famous singles such as ‘N’ Dey Say,’ ‘Over and Over’ and ‘My Place.’
In 2005 he proved himself in the field of acting and also appeared in the sports comedy movie with the title of ‘The Longest Yard.’ This movie directed by Peter Segal and in this movie he portrayed the role of ‘Earl Megget.’ The movie was a commercially successful movie and did a huge box office.
After that, he released his 5th music album in 2008 titled, ‘Brass Knuckles’. This album has topped at the music charts, and also it received mixed reviews from critics and lovers. In this album, there are famous singles such as ‘Body on Me’ and ‘Party People.’
Recent Projects of Nelly:
In 2009 he released one more album with the title of ‘The Best of Nelly,’ but this album released in Japan. The album had released under the label of Universal International and the album has 18 tracks.
2010 was that year when he released his 6th studio album ‘5.0’. This album had released under the label of the Derrty Ent and the Universal Motown. One of the single tracks of the album ‘Just a Dream’ was a massive hit.
In 2011 he appeared in various television shows and appeared as cameo characters. At first, he appears in different shows such as in some episodes of ‘90210’ and in ‘T.I. And Tiny: The Family Hustle’.
Major Works of Nelly:
His second music album of 2002 titled ‘Nellyville’ had peaked at the No.1 position on the US Billboard 200 chart. As well as, within the first week of the release of the album it has sold more than 714,000 copies.
One of his single titled ‘Just a Dream’ was one his most successful singles. This single has ranked on the No. 1 position on the U.S. Pop Songs chart. As well as, the song has received a triple platinum certification.
Nelly Awards & Achievements:
In 2001 he had honored with the Grammy Award for the song ‘Country Grammar’ in the category, ‘Best Rap Solo Performance.’
After that in 2003, he won the Grammy Award for ‘Dilemma’ in the category, ‘Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.’ In the same year, he has also won a Grammy Award for ‘Hot In Herre’ in the category of ‘Best Male Rap Solo Performance.’
In 2004 he was honored with the Grammy Award once more for ‘Shake Ya Tailfeather’ in the category, ‘Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.’ This album had shared between Murphy Lee and Diddy.
Personal Life & Legacy of Nelly:
He was in the relationship with R&B singer, Ashanti. Both of them have blessed with two kids named Cornell Haynes III ‘Tre’ and Chanel Haynes. As well as, he has also launched clothing brands with the title of ‘Apple Bottoms’ and ‘Vokal.’
Nelly Net Worth:
According to latest reports and analysis and RIAA rankings, he is the fourth-best selling rap artist in American history. He has sold more than 21 million music albums till date in the U.S.A. Nelly Net Worth has an astonishing value of 60 million USD.