Jordin Sparks is completely taken aback by the rape allegations against Nelly, and so’s the guy next to her at baggage claim … maybe even more so. We got the singer at LAX and broke the news to her — Nelly was arrested for allegedly…
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Nelly: Arrested on Rape Charges
When you think of Nelly, you probably think of his early hits — “Hot in Herre,” “Country Grammar,” “Ride wit Me,” all those early 2000s jams.
But, to be real, you probably don’t even think of Nelly much at all, which is fair.
His music career just isn’t what it used to be, and that’s true in many ways.
He’s not nearly as popular as he once was, but he’s also been doing country music and Cheerios commercials, which … well, we all make choices.
And if Nelly’s popularity was declining before, this new development certainly won’t help things.
See, Nelly is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line, and last night they played a show in Washington.
But in a horrifying turn of events, Nelly was arrested early this morning.
For rape.
According to a statement from local police, “At 3:48 AM a female called 911 to report that she was sexually assaulted by a male, who is known as the rapper ‘Nelly."”
“The alleged assault was reported to occur on the tour bus that was parked at the listed location. Nelly had performed at the White River Amphitheater just hours before.”
The “listed location,” by the way, was a Walmart parking lot.
“After Patrol Officers investigated the incident,” the statement continues, “at 4:37 AM Nelly was taken into custody and booked at the SCORE jail facility.”
Police are “continuing to investigate this incident,” but “the above details are all we have to release at this time.”
Though he was arrested at 4:37, he was released shortly after 8:00 AM.
So there aren’t too many details so far, but just the fact that he was arrested for rape is enough for us to be sincerely disgusted.
But according to a statement from his lawyer, “Nelly is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation.”
“Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness,” the lawyer adds
“I am confident, once this scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges.”
“Nelly is prepared to address and pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused by this clearly false allegation,” the statement concludes.
Nelly is innocent until proven guilty, obviously, and it seems like so far the charges aren’t much of a concern — he has another show tonight, and he’s still scheduled to perform.
But it’s also worth noting that this isn’t this guy’s first time getting arrested on his tour bus.
Back in 2015, he was arrested after his bus was pulled over for lacking a required sticker. Officers smelled weed, so they did a search.
In addition to the marijuana, they found meth and several guns — not a great combo.
A few years before that, in 2012, his tour bus was pulled over another time, and this time police found several ounces of heroin, over ten pounds of weed, and a loaded gun.
He wasn’t arrested that time, but still, it wasn’t a great look.
We’ll share more details on his rape charges as soon as they’re available.
Khloe Kardashian Thanks God... Confirms Baby on Board?
Khloe Kardashian has apparently found religion.
The reality star has shared a new Instagram message and photo in which she praises The Big Man Upstairs and, as some may interpret it, confirms that she’s with child.
Along with the heart-themed picture above, Khloe wrote the following late this week:
Lord, Thank You for giving me the health and strength I need to overcome every stronghold in my life and for loving me unconditionally in the times that I may fail you. Amen
Khloe has always been among the more open and honest members of her family.
She’s discussed her difficulties conceiving in the past and also been candid about her struggles with weight gain.
But this post still represents something new.
We can’t think of the last time Khloe cited religion and/or God in such an overt manner.
It’s therefore hard not to imagine that this is a veiled reference to the fact that Kardashian is pregnant with her first baby.
It would certainly make sense for Khloe to express gratitude toward God under such a circumstance.
Not only did she try and fail to get pregnant for many years while married to Lamar Odom… she then had to deal with his drug abuse and infidelity and the couple’s subsequent divorce.
Meanwhile, sister Kim Kardashian was happily married with two kids.
Kendall Jenner was a successful model,
Kylie Jenner (who is also somehow pregnant) started a wildly successful beauty empire.
All the while, Khloe was doing just fine for herself, of course. But she may very well have wondered when she would catch her major break.
It’s clearly now come in the form of a loyal boyfriend named Tristan Thompson and a tiny boy or a girl in her womb.
Granted, neither Khloe nor Thompson has actually confirmed this piece of exciting news just yet.
However, nearly every reliable celebrity gossip and news outlet has reported on it, without anyone in the Kardashian family coming out and shooting the rumor down.
Thompson and Kardashian also shared THIS CUTE PHOTO mere days after the story broke, which we read as an admission they are as happy as two expecting parents can be.
But if you didn’t believe the pregnancy scoop before, you almost have to now, right?
Following this faith-based Instagram message from the very likely mother-to-be?
“There is no jealousy here,” a source close to the family told People Magazine of Kylie being pregnant, Khloe being pregnant AND Kim expecting a child via surrogate.
Add this insider:
“No one is worried about anyone stealing their thunder. It’s not dramatic like that…
“They’re focusing on the babies. Everyone is genuinely happy about what’s happening.”
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