Nelly Responds To Claims That He Raped A Woman On His Tour Bus
By Isha Thorpe
October 9, 2017
On Saturday (Oct. 7), news broke that Nelly was arrested for second degree rape after a woman claimed that the rapper sexually assaulted her on his tour bus.
Nelly is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line. TMZ reports that the accuser "says she was invited to an after-party and drove off with Nelly's people. She says she was in Nelly's room with him when he tried to have sex with her and she said no."
The news outlet continues: "She claims Nelly told her to 'shut up' and said he wanted to have sex with her without protection, which she says he did over her objections. The woman says, afterward, Nelly offered her money, but she declined, and then a woman came up and said, 'You gotta go.' She kicked her off the bus and threw $100 at her."
Nelly's attorney, Scott Rosenblum, later issued a statement to USA Today that read: “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. 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 artist didn't stay in jail too long, however. Nelly Mo was actually released from jail with no charges the same day he was arrested. Since then, the rapper has tweeted that he's innocent and has thanked fans for their support. See his messages below.
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
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
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
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
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
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