Ahead of his performance, Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., attended the Commander In Chief Ball. A source said throughout the evening that Nelly took photos with military ...

Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr., told rapper and media personality Willie D, whose real name is William Dennis, on a Jan. 18 episode of the “Willie D. Live” podcast that he’s ...

The 50-year-old hip-hop star, real name Cornell Haynes, Jr., is expected to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball, one of three evening balls. Nelly, best known for his 2002 hit song “Hot In ...