Nelly

Nelly is an American rapper and singer from St. Louis known for blending hip hop with melodic, R&B-influenced hooks. Emerging with the group St. Lunatics in the late 1990s, his style features a smooth, slightly nasal delivery and singable choruses that often cross between rap and pop-oriented R&B. He is also noted for collaborations with artists in multiple genres and for helping raise the profile of the St. Louis hip hop scene.