Is Nelly Son Really Missing? All About Nelly's Kids

Is Nelly Son Really Missing?

There are rumors circulating on YouTube claiming that Nelly’s son, Cornell Haynes III, also known as Tre, has gone missing. Some even suggest that police raided Jay-Z’s house due to a conflict involving his daughter, Blue Ivy, and Cornell.

However, these claims are unverified, and no credible sources have confirmed Cornell's disappearance. Nelly hasn't commented on the rumors, and Cornell seems to be doing fine, actively pursuing a music career. In short, there's no official confirmation that Nelly’s son is missing.

Who is Nelly?

Nelly is an American rapper, singer, and actor from St. Louis, Missouri. He became famous for his hit songs and has won three Grammy Awards and nine Billboard Music Awards. His first five albums all reached the top three on the Billboard 200 chart. Nelly's music blends hip hop, R&B, pop, and country. He is part of music groups like Ocean's 7 and St. Lunatics. He has released music under major labels like Columbia and Universal.

Nelly Children

Nelly has five children. He shares two children with his ex-girlfriend, two adopted kids, and the last one with his current wife,  Ashanti.

Chanelle Haynes

Chanelle, also known as "Nana," was born in 1994. She is Nelly’s daughter with his ex-girlfriend Channetta Valentine. Chanelle followed in her father’s footsteps by pursuing a music career and also writes for his label, Derrty Entertainment. She has one child named Ace.

Cornell Iral “Tre” Haynes III

Born in 1999, Cornell is Nelly’s son with Channetta Valentine. He is nicknamed Tre and shares the same name as his father and grandfather. Cornell played football in high school and has a close relationship with his family. He is also a music producer.

Shawn Thomas

Shawn, nicknamed Lil' Shawn, is Nelly’s nephew, whom he adopted after his sister Jackie passed away in 2005. Shawn has followed a musical path like Nelly and now has a daughter named Mahalia.

Sydney Thomas

Sydney, affectionately called "Stink," is Nelly’s niece, whom he also adopted after his sister’s death in 2005. She and her brother Shawn were raised by Nelly after their mother’s passing. Sydney has one son named Cross.

Kareem Kenkaide Haynes

Kareem is Nelly’s youngest child, born in July 2024 to him and his wife Ashanti. His middle name, Kenkaide, honors Ashanti's father.

Nelly Wife 

Nelly and Ashanti first met in 2003 at a Grammy Awards press conference and started dating shortly after. They were together for about 10 years but kept their relationship mostly private. In 2013, they broke up.

After nearly 20 years, the couple surprised everyone by reuniting in 2021 during a Verzuz battle between Ja Rule and Fat Joe. By September 2023, they confirmed they were back together. Later, in April 2024, Ashanti shared the exciting news that they were engaged and expecting their first child together.

Nelly and Ashanti secretly got married in December 2023 and welcomed their baby boy, Kareem, in July 2024.

Nelly Family Background

Nelly was born on November 2, 1974, in Austin, Texas. His parents are Cornell Haynes and Rhonda Mack. His dad was in the Air Force, but his parents divorced when Nelly was seven. He moved with his mom to a suburb of St. Louis. In high school, Nelly formed the St. Lunatics group with his friends and his half-brother City Spud.

Nelly Career

Nelly grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and started his music career in 1993 with the hip-hop group St. Lunatics. In 1999, he signed as a solo artist and released his first album, Country Grammar (2000), which included hit songs like "Ride wit Me." The album was a huge success, reaching number one on the charts and earning diamond certification. His second album, Nellyville (2002), produced big hits like "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" featuring Kelly Rowland.

He released two albums, Sweat and Suit, on the same day in 2004, with Suit reaching number one and Sweat debuting at number two. His fifth album, Brass Knuckles (2008), featured songs with artists like Fergie, Ciara, and Ashanti. In 2010, he released 5.0, with the hit single "Just a Dream" going triple platinum. His later albums, M.O. (2013) and Heartland (2021), received mixed reviews, with Heartland focusing more on country rap.

Nelly has won many awards, including three Grammys and nine Billboard Music Awards. He was named one of the biggest stars of the 2000s and is the fourth best-selling hip hop artist in the U.S., with 21 million albums sold. Billboard ranked him the third top artist of the 2000s. He also acted in the 2005 movie The Longest Yard. Besides music, he launched the clothing lines Vokal and Apple Bottoms and started the record label Derrty Entertainment.

Nelly Net Worth

Nelly Net Worth is $70 million. He earns money from his music career, including album sales, streaming, and concert tours. He also generates income through his clothing lines, Vokal and Apple Bottoms. Additionally, he has appeared in films and TV shows, contributing to his overall earnings.

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