Nelly

Nelly: Shut Em Down

Cornell Hayes, Jr. probably doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Regardless what you think of his music, he has sold over 30 million copies of his albums worldwide. That’s no easy feat for anyone. He’s been nominated for 11 Grammy Awards and has taken home three - once again, no easy feat. But those accomplishments have not come without constant criticism. Some have said Nelly isn’t “real” Hip Hop while others have even go as far to say he’s “killing” Hip Hop. But Nelly hasn’t said much in return and continues to cash checks and proceed into other business ventures (Apple Bottom’s and ownership in Charlotte Bobcats for instance).

For all that Nelly has done without the use of violent lyrics, one would think he’d be recognized for his successes more than anything else. Unfortunately for Nelly, this is not true as his most notable controversy had yet to come.
He caused a massive ruckus amongst women with his R rated video for “Tip Drill” and was subsequently told by the all-female contingency at Spelman College that he was not welcome to be a part of a charity drive for bone marrow registry. His sister would pass away in 2005 from Leukemia after a suitable bone marrow donor could not be found. We haven’t heard as much as a peep from Nelly since. In 2008, Nelly plans to make his return with his latest venture titled Brass Knuckles.

But today is a different day. Gold is the new platinum and the guard has changed. Instead of Nelly being the new movement, Soulja Boy has become the drink of choice for young Hip Hop fans. Where does that leave Nelly?

HipHopDX got to sit down with Nelly to discuss Soulja Boy, his whereabouts, working with Chuck D, regrets and his new album.

Read the interview here.....


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