Nerry Iral Hayes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974State of Texas. Texas Birth Index (1903 - 1997). Texas Department of State Health Services. in Austin, Texas), is an American rapper from St. Louis, Missouri who experienced massive populaity in the early 2000s. Best known by his stage name, Nelly, he is one of the best-selling rap artists of all-time, with over 30 million albums sold worldwide. He has also achieved five number-ones in the UK (the most ever for a rap artist), four number-one Hot 100 singles, and three Grammy Awards.

Personal background

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Born in Texas, but raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Nelly's accent exhibits a great deal of influence from this Midwestern upbringing, as his midwest twang mixed with a southern drawl is a result of growing up in the hybrid southern-midwest city of St. Louis. Nelly also spent part of his first years in Spain while his father was in the US Military. Raised in suburban University City, Nelly formed the St. Lunatics with his friends in the surrounding area. After much frustration and failed attempts, they decided Nelly would have a better shot at success as a solo act. He was soon picked up by Universal Music Group. His unique Midwest/Southern style still shines through and he continues to proudly acknowledge his St. Louis roots.

In 2001, Nelly's sister Jacqueline "Jackie" Donahue was diagnosed with leukemia. In 2003, Nelly and Jackie started the Jes Us 4 Jackie campaign, a search for a bone marrow donor. Although the search was unsuccessful for Jackie, who died March 24, 2005 of complications from leukemia when she was 31, the foundation was able to find matches for others, including two children from Jackie's hometown of St. Louis. Nelly has continued charity work related to this illness in her memory. Nelly also has 2 children: Chanel, who is 12 years old, and Cornell Haynes III, who is also known as Tre, who is 7. Nelly has been linked to Grammy Award-winning singer/actress Kelly Rowland and is now currently dating Grammy Award-winning singer/actress Ashanti as of 2003. In a little time he got a fortune of 85 milions of dollars

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