Nelly and Ashanti will invite fans to take a behind-the-scenes look at their lives throughout the span of their relationship in a series premiering June 26 on Peacock. The streaming service bills Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together as a journey of the “superstar music couple” as they “rekindle their …
Read More »St. Lunatics Member Drops Lawsuit Against Nelly Over 'Country Grammar' Credits
St. Lunatics member Ali Jones has dropped the lawsuit the group filed against their former collaborator Nelly in which they claim they never received proper credit or royalties from his 2000 album Country Grammar. Ali was the only remaining St. Lunatics member attached to the case after Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, …
Read More »Janelle Monáe Blasts Nelly for Playing Trump Inauguration: 'A Motherf-cking Fool'
Janelle Monáe did not mince their words during a freestyle about Nelly over the beat of his song, “Hot in Herre.” During a Grammys afterparty Sunday, the musician called out the singer for performing at Donald Trump‘s inaugural ball. “Fuck you, Nelly!” they declared after singing the lyrics to “Hot …
Read More »The Hip-Hop World Isn't Resisting This Trump Administration
Earlier this week, Snoop Dogg appeared to respond to criticism over his performance at Trump’s Inaugural Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C. The iconic rapper and media personality took to his Instagram with a clip from inside his car where he says, “For all the hate, I’m gonna answer it with …
Read More »Nelly Defends Performing at Trump Inauguration: 'I Respect the Office'
Nelly defended his decision to perform at Monday’s presidential inauguration events following the backlash the rapper faced for participating at the Liberty Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s second term. In a video interview with Geto Boys’ Willie D, Nelly said, “I respect the office. This isn’t politics. Politics for me is …
Read More »Nelly Won't Be Charged After Casino Arrest
Grammy-winning rapper Nelly will not face any charges after he was searched and arrested at a Missouri casino last August when he tried to collect some winnings. “We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges,” a spokesman for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office …
Read More »Two Step Inn 2025: Alan Jackson and Sturgill Simpson Will Headline
Two Step Inn will return in 2025 with headlining performances from Alan Jackson and Sturgill Simpson. The Georgetown, Texas music festival will be held on April 5 and 6 at San Gabriel Park for the third consecutive year with more than 35 scheduled performances. Jackson will lead the first day …
Read More »Nelly Faces Lawsuit From St. Lunatics Over 'Country Grammar' Credits
Members of Nelly’s St. Lunatics crew have filed a lawsuit against the rapper that claims they never received proper credit or royalties from his 2000 album Country Grammar. Attorneys for St. Lunatics membersAli, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, and City Spud — all of whom appear on Country Grammar — filed the …
Read More »Nelly Arrested in St. Louis, Lawyer Says Rapper Targeted by 'Overzealous' Officer
Rapper Nelly was arrested Wednesday in St. Louis. Although an online arrest record and several outlets have reported that he was allegedly in possession of four Ecstasy pills, his lawyer has refuted the claims. “Mr. Haynes was not charged with drug possession,” said Attorney Scott Rosenblum in a statement. “He …
Read More »Janet Jackson Schedules Second Round of 'Together Again' Tour Dates for Summer 2024
Last year, Janet Jackson made her grand return to the stage with the Together Again tour after being off the road for four years. And now that she’s been bitten by the performance bug once again, she doesn’t want the fun to end. On Tuesday, the music icon announced the …
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