Nelly's Attorney Slams Missouri Police After Rapper Was Arrested

Nelly's lawyer is speaking out against the arresting officer who detained his client in Missouri earlier this week.

According to a report Page Six published on Wednesday night, August 7, the rapper's attorney Scott Rosenblum fired back at the Missouri State Highway Patrol after they provided more details about his client's arrest. A rep for law enforcement confirmed Nelly was apprehended after a background check was conducted at the Hollywood Casino in St. Charles after he won a jackpot. Once police discovered an outstanding warrant for not having proof of insurance, the arresting officer placed him in handcuffs and walked him through the venue while other players stared.

“After winning several jackpots, at a venue where Mr. Haynes frequently visits and entertains at its amphitheater; instead of just supervising the transfer of Mr. Haynes’ winnings, this officer felt compelled to needlessly run a check for warrants,” Rosenblum said in his statement. “The officer informed Mr. Haynes a background check was mandated when a player won over a certain amount; Mr. Haynes knew this to be untrue as he had won several jackpots for similar or greater amounts including one just a week prior without incident or a background check.”

Rosenbaum argued Nelly was allegedly “targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer.” The officer reportedly conducted the background check as part of the state’s gaming commission regulations. However, Rosenbaum said another search was done "without probable cause" which is when the officer claimed he allegedly discovered four ecstasy pills. Nelly was reportedly detained on allegations of possession of a controlled substance and his previous driving without proof of insurance offense.

The warrant was reportedly issued in December and stemmed from a 2018 traffic stop. Rosenbaum explained his client travels aboard regularly and has to "supply proof of no warrants, including FBI checks.” He said Nelly was never informed about the warrant. Although he was reportedly booked on the aforementioned charges and later released from custody, Nelly's lawyer said his client has yet to be formally charged with felony drug possession and believes the case will go nowhere.

“I am 100 percent confident this case will go nowhere," Rosenbaum said. "And we will be asking for an inquiry into this officer’s conduct.”