Rapper Nelly Arrested for Drugs at Casino

Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning at a casino in Maryland Heights, a suburb of St. Louis, for suspected illegal drug possession. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, officers discovered four ecstasy pills on the 49-year-old artist during the incident, which occurred around 4:45 a.m. Nelly also had an outstanding warrant related to a previous charge for not having proof of insurance for a vehicle. While representatives for Nelly did not provide immediate comments, they indicated that his attorney would release a statement later in the day. The Maryland Heights police department has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the arrest. Nelly, a three-time Grammy Award winner, is celebrated for his chart-topping hits such as “Hot in Herre” and “Just A Dream,” and has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including nine Billboard Music Awards. In addition to his music career, Nelly has made appearances in various films and television shows, including the sports comedy “The Longest Yard” and a reality series on BET featuring his family. This is not the first time Nelly has faced legal issues; he was previously arrested on drug charges in 2015 and faced allegations of sexual assault in 2017. The incident has drawn attention to the rapper's ongoing legal troubles as he continues to navigate his career in the entertainment industry.