Nelly Arrested For Alleged Rape While On Tour

October 7, 2017

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UPDATE: After news broke about Nelly’s arrest, the rapper took to Twitter to deny the accusations in a series of tweets.

To be absolutely clear. I have not been charged with a crime therefore no bail was required. I was released , pending further investigation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

In other words y'all know damm well I ain't do no dumm S^*t like this..!! Love ..!!!!

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

I also want to thank my fans for their unwavering support. They know me. I assure you I will be vindicated. And I assure you, I will pursue every legal option to address this defaming claim. Thank you

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

I do want to apologize to my loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting myself in a situation where I could be victimized by this false and defaming allegation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at , it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

TMZ and a Seattle, Washington affiliate report that Nelly was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly raping a woman.

The woman reportedly met the rapper at his Friday show at Auburn’s White River Ampitheatre and called police around 3:45 a.m. PT.

Nelly is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line and the incident supposedly happened on the rapper’s tour bus 20 minutes away from the venue he’d just played.

The three-time Grammy award-winning rapper has been in a relationship with Shantel Jackson for more than two years.

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His lawyers have reportedly denied all allegations, telling TMZ, “Nelly is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation. Our initial investigation clearly establishes the allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness. I am confident, once the scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges. Nelly is prepared to pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused by this clearly false allegation.”

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