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Nelly & Ashanti Give Usher A Run For His Money In Adorable New Singing Video

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Every time we see footage of Nelly and Ashanti together, the reconciled couple looks more happy than the last. After parting ways a decade ago, the recording artists found their way back into each other’s lives earlier this year, and have virtually been inseparable ever since. Both fans and fellow celebrities have been urging Nelly to put a ring on Ashanti’s finger to prevent them from splitting up again, but it seems both lovers are down to take things “Nice & Slow” this time around.

On Monday (August 7), an adorable video of them singing along to Usher’s 1997 hit began making rounds online. “I just wanna take it nice and slow,” they belt out in unison between giggles, the happiness radiating from both Nelly and Ashanti’s smiles. “@Usher we on my bro s**t,” the 48-year-old wrote on the clip before sharing it on his Instagram Story for the world to see.

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Nelly and Ashanti Have Taken Their Love “Nice & Slow”

So far this summer, we’ve seen plenty of the “Always On Time” collaborator and her beau outside together. On practically every stage they’ve taken over, there have been several moments of PDA that have left audiences blushing, and their matching outfits at the annual QC Music Black Ball definitely got the internet talking. While they haven’t expressed any plans to clear the knot, it’s clear that Ashanti and Nelly are one couple that we’re not mad at for spinning the block.

Elsewhere in the world of music, Nelly is getting his flowers from Memphis rapper NLE Choppa, who reimagined the former’s “Hot in Herre” hit single earlier this summer. The song has received mixed reviews from listeners on social media, but still, it’s nice to see the R&B crooner being recognized for his past efforts. Tap into “It’s Getting Hot” at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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NLE Choppa Throws It Back At A Nostalgic Pool Party In His ‘It’s Getting Hot’ Video

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NLE Choppa has the summer on lock. With his bouncy Lil Wayne collaboration “Ain’t Gonna Answer,” along with his X-rated Sexyy Red remix of “Slut Me Out,” Choppa is slowing down. Tonight, he has dropped a nostalgic new single, “It’s Getting Hot,” which is inspired by an early aughts classic.

“It’s Getting Hot” features a prominent sample of Nelly’s “Hot In Herre,” and even features Choppa replicating the chorus.

“It’s getting hot in here / so take off all your clothes,” raps Choppa, to which a female voice responds, “I am getting so hot, I wanna take my clothes off.”

Of course, Choppa gives the song his own touch, with his raunchy bars throughout.

The song’s accompanying music video even features Choppa channeling Nelly, wearing baggy jeans, a wife-beater, and Nelly’s signature under-eye bandage. In the clip are several callbacks to the 2000s, including a part where Choppa is rapping in the booth, reading from a Sidekick phone. Elsewhere in the video is a woman swinging her hips, with “NLEVILLE,” printed on the backside — an allusion to Nelly’s 2002 album, Nellyville.

You can watch the “It’s Getting Hot” video above.

NLE Choppa is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Nelly Secures $50 Million By Selling Half Of His Iconic Music Catalog

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Nelly has made a lucrative move by selling 50% ownership of his extensive music catalog, resulting in a staggering $50 million deal. By selling a stake in his catalog, the St. Louis rapper has capitalized on the enduring popularity and cultural impact of his music. Nelly has partnered with HarbourView Equity Partners, a company that […]

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Nelly Sells 50 Percent Of His Music Catalogue

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Rapper Nelly recently followed a rising trend of artists selling a hefty percentage of their music. Now the ‘Hot n Here’ rapper cut a $50 million deal for the sale of 50% of his music catalog.

TMZ reports:

Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ … Nelly secured a $50 million deal for 50% ownership over his entire catalog — which includes 8 albums and a ton of #1 singles that helped define pop culture in the 2000s.

We’re told Nelly is teaming up with a company called HarbourView Equity Partners for this, which is forking over the dough to lock up some of his best-known songs … such as, “Ride Wit Me,” “Dilemma” and of course, “Hot in Herre.” Obviously they’re getting more than just that … but those tracks are, by and large, the ones Nelly’s perhaps best-known for.

In fact, a couple of these songs won him Grammys — he snagged a statuette in 2003 for “Dilemma” (Best Rap/Sung Performance) and another that same year for “Hot in Herre” (Best Male Rap Solo Performance). He has another Grammy to his name for “Shake Ya Tailfeather.”

No word yet on which parts of Nelly’s catalog — besides the above-mentioned singles — now belong to HarbourView … but considering the wide range of tunes he has under his belt … you gotta figure there’s more goodies in the vault that they’ll now have a claim to.

It’s a lot of money, obviously — so it’s great news for Nelly. Interestingly enough, things are going swimmingly for Nelly in other departments of his life … including his business ventures, like his alcohol brand, MoShine.

Plus, he’s not even done making music at this point in his career … the guy produced a full-on country album, “Heartland,” in 2021 — and we’re hearing part 2’s on the horizon as well.

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Nelly Reportedly Sold 50% Ownership Of His Catalog For $50 Million

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St. Louis rapper Nelly is fresh off his successful first Hot In Herre Festival and it looks like he’s got another big win in the bag this week. According to TMZ, the “Country Grammar” rapper is $50 million richer after selling 50% of his catalog, joining the string of recording artists who have been trading ownership of their biggest hits for cash now. In Nelly’s case, part of his catalog is now half-owned by Harbourview Equity Partners.

Whilee Nelly’s hits have included “Dilemma,” “Hot In Herre,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” he’s even had more recent success with his country EP, Heartland. He also said that he was planning to release a follow-up with an all-women guest roster. “When I am with the guys, we are kegging, beering, trucking, smoking, and hanging out,” he distinguished. “I’m going to have to bring my A-game pretty much when it comes to dealing with the ladies because they are not going to play around with Nelly. They are going to bring it, and I am definitely looking forward to it.”

Speaking of ladies, Nelly and his long-rumored lady friend Ashanti appear to have reunited, after generating some sparks at recent shows. A source for Entertainment Tonight confirmed that the couple is “back together, and both of them are very happy.”

Nelly’s Debut Album “Country Grammar” Turns 23

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This year marks the 23rd anniversary of Nelly’s debut album, Country Grammar. The classic album arrived on June 27, 2000 via Universal Music Group and Fo’ Reel Entertainment. Country Grammar featured the likes of Cedric the Entertainer, St. Lunatics, City Spud, Murphy Lee, Ali, Lil Wayne, and The Teamsters. It was primarily produced by Jay E and City Spud. Country Grammar introduced Nelly’s signature style of melodic rapping that would eventually become a staple for 2000s hip hop and influence future generations. The album also contained major hits, many of which are still the biggest of Nelly’s career. With its chart-topping singles and unique sound, the album proved to be influential and helped define an era of 2000s hip hop. Today, we’re looking back at Nelly’s Country Grammar for its 23rd anniversary.

Country Grammar Put St. Louis On The Map

Country Grammar was quite literally Nelly introducing St. Louis sound and lingo to the world. His music transported listeners into a world that he would dive further into on 2002’s Nellyville. Drawing from Nelly’s Texas and Missouri origins, Country Grammar blended country with hip hop but was still palatable for both hardcore hip hop heads and casual listeners. 

Nelly was an anomaly at the time as hip hop in 2000 was dominated by the East and West coasts and Southern rap. He has attributed his style as a blend of multiple regions that allowed him to create his own sound. The only other chart-topping rapper from the Midwest was Eminem, who occupied a completely different lane of music. As hip hop began to grow commercially in 2000, hip hop gained pop appeal, eventually becoming the world’s biggest genre. Country Grammar’s success took hip hop to new commercial heights.

Nelly’s sing-rap sound that he established on Country Grammar created a brand new style of hip hop. His pop/rap fusion put him at the forefront of the hip hop scene and established St. Louis as a city with talented rappers. Nelly’s signature sound and success with the album allowed future artists like Chingy and J-Kwon to represent St. Louis throughout the 2000s.

Stacked With Hits

A significant reason for Nelly’s debut album standing the test of time is that one could not escape it during its release. Country Grammar was the ultimate debut. It spawned multiple hit singles, becoming some of the biggest hip hop songs ever. The album’s title track and “E.I.” proved Nelly’s ability to create hit records with catchy hooks effortlessly. The third single from Country Grammar, “Ride Wit Me,” became the ultimate crossover hit. It was easily the biggest song of Nelly’s career at the time and remains an instantly recognizable anthem today. The overall commercial success of the album and its singles created a career-defining album for Nelly that only propelled him further with his following releases.

A Career-Defining Album

Country Grammar is undoubtedly Nelly’s classic album. With his critically acclaimed and commercially successful debut, Nelly was able to be one of the biggest rappers in the hip hop and pop spaces, dominating the 2000s. Country Grammar went platinum months after its release and now stands at diamond status, a 10x platinum achievement that very few rappers can brag about. Nelly’s debut album was influential in its sound, style, and appeal.

Twenty-three years later, the album is still being celebrated. In 2021, Nelly performed Country Grammar in its entirety for a live album accompanied by a documentary. The melodic rap sound that Nelly created on Country Grammar has stood the test of time. The album paved the way for the contemporary sound of hip hop that continues to tread the line between rapping and singing.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Nelly Dropped His Debut Album ‘Country Grammar’ 23 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history, St. Louis rap icon Nelly released his Grammy debut LP Country Grammar. Released by Universal Records, the unique pop-rap-country sound of this project struck well with consumers and critics alike peaking at #1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

Whether it was intended or not, this album set the bar high for all other summertime albums to come in the new millennium. This mixture of Jason “Jay E” Epperson’s production and Nelly’s Missouri slang proved to be the perfect formula for a high energy album hosting some of the decade’s hottest party tracks.

The sing-along appeal of this project is what brought it so much commercial success. Along with topping the US music charts, this album also made chart appearances in Australia, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The album was also certified platinum in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and of course the United States (where it sold 9,000,000 copies).

The album contained hit singles “Country Grammar” (which was nominated for a Grammy), “E.I.,” “Ride Wit Me” and “Batter Up” which all made international music chart appearances. Critics across the board hailed this album as a breakthrough in Hip Hop, never before had a project come from the Midwest with so much appeal to other regions of the country.

Following this album, Nelly grew to be one of the brightest stars of the 2000’s putting out multiple multi-platinum albums and winning a plethora of awards for his musical ability. He has also since had a successful career on-screen both in films and on television.

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Ashanti Gives Goddess Vibes In Bermuda Carnival Costume, Gets Cozy With Nelly While Performing

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There’s never been a better reason to consider spinning the block thanks to the reunion of couples like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez or Ashanti and Nelly. While the former pair has had some undeniably tense moments in the public eye as of late, the latter seems to be more in love than ever – and definitely not afraid to show it off to the world. Earlier this month we saw them step out in matching outfits for the annual Quality Control Music Black Ball, at which time Nelly hopped behind the DJ booth to take care of his girl’s sound as she sang on stage.

Twitter ate that date night up, and since then, Ashanti and her beau have only given us more reason to root for them. Over the weekend, another video of them performing together began making rounds online, and this time, the “Hot In Herre” hitmaker looks undeniably giddy as the 42-year-old grinds up against him. “He hasn’t stopped cheesing since 😭 love that for them,” one Instagram user wrote in @theneighborhoodtalk’s comments after watching the heartwarming clip.

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Ashanti and Nelly are Stuck Like Glue

We’re always happy to see Ashanti and Nelly boo’d up, but fans also happen to love seeing the New York native’s vacation posts. Her most recent destination was Bermuda, where she travelled for the first time to attend the country’s annual Carnival celebrations. “Thank you @Bermuda for an amazing first visit!!!! It won’t be my last! I had a blast jumping with @carnivalinbermuda 😜💃🏽🇧🇲🇧🇲🇧🇲🌴🌴🌴❤,” the songbird wrote in the caption of her commemorative Instagram post.

As expected, Ashanti went all out with her costume, adorning herself in a colourful set of feathers worn with a teal-coloured harness that left much of her curvaceous body on display. It remains unclear if Nelly was on this trip, but if not, he was certainly just as happy as fans to see the snapshots.

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Check out stunning photos from Ashanti’s first trip to Bermuda to celebrate Carnival below. Are you a fan of the R&B starlet’s colourful outfit? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Ashanti & Nelly Rock Luxurious Matching Outfits For Annual QC Music Black Ball, Twitter Reacts

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It’s often been said that if you love something, you should let it go. In the case that it comes back, you’ll know that it was always yours, and if it doesn’t, you can be at peace knowing you’re not missing out. We’ve seen Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck embody this as a couple over the past year. Nearly two decades after ending their engagement the actors wed last summer, and have been busy merging their lives together ever since. Since they reconciled a few months back as well, R&B lovers are hoping to see a similar ending between Nelly and Ashanti.

The reunited exes have been stepping out together frequently as of late, whether performing on stage in Las Vegas or watching UFC fights. Their most recent outing took place on Thursday (June 8), when Ashanti was tapped to sing at the annual QC Music Black Ball in celebration of P’s birthday. As she showed off her impressive vocal skills, the “Just A Dream” artist stepped behind the DJ booth to support her seeing as he’s already so familiar with her work.

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As per usual, everyone in attendance was in their best dressed, though Nelly and his date caught our eye in particular. They both donned sleek black garments covered in extravagant silver detailing, leaving the legendary singers looking worth every penny in their bank accounts. Since seeing photos of them circulating online, Twitter users have had plenty to say about Ashanti’s new relationship.

“I know Irv Gotti mad that it was his outbursts that got Ashanti and Nelly reunited,” one user speculated. “Nelly and Ashanti belong together. They both have aged so gracefully… He finally came correct,” someone else praised the 48-year-old.

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Keep scrolling to read more fan reactions to Nelly and Ashanti’s rekindled relationship. Do you think the “Hot in Herre” singer should put a ring on it in the near future? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ashanti Throws It Back On Nelly During Las Vegas Performance

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Like so many other of our favourite female artists, Ashanti has been serving the world some serious body as of late. Just last week she was caught on camera twerking at a bowling alley in Atlanta alongside her mother. This past weekend she entertained yet another audience, joining Ja Rule in Las Vegas to perform at the Palms Casino Resort on Sunday (May 28). Much to the crowd’s pleasure, the fashionista brought out her man Nelly to sing with her, even throwing it back on him at one point during their set.

As TMZ reports, the recently reunited couple belted out 2008’s “Body On Me” together, during which they got up close and personal. Concertgoers were clearly feeding off their flirtatious and fun energy, loudly cheering both R&B superstars on throughout the entire song. Fans have long been speculating that the former lovers reconciled, and according to sources close to them, they’re “very happy” to have found their way back to one another at this point in life.

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Ashanti and Nelly Take Their Love to Sin City

In the last month alone we’ve seen Nelly and Ashanti together at the Davis-Garcia fight, and following that they gave yet another impressive performance together. After hearing the news, fellow recording artist Bow Wow urged the “Just A Dream” hitmaker to put a ring on his partner’s finger. At the same time, 50 Cent took the opportunity to troll Irv Gotti. “HE WILL BE AIGHT I was in love wit her, and she just popped up with Nelly. LOL #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi,” the Power producer quoted the industry icon in the caption of an Instagram post in late April.

Since then, we’ve only seen things heat up between the vocalists, so if Gotti was in his feelings then, they’ve only multiplied after watching last weekend’s concert clips. Would you like to watch Ashanti and Nelly perform on stage together? Let us know in the comments, and check out our full rundown of their relationship timeline at the link below.

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