Nelly was recently arrested for possession of meth, however, his lawyer is now challenging the charges, claiming that the drugs weren't his.
Nelly was taken in on his tour bus in Tennessee, after the vehicle was pulled over by cops for not having proper stickers, and then further searched, which allegedly revealed meth, marijuana and guns, TMZ.com reported.
The 40-year-old rapper's lawyer, Scott Rosenblum, defended saying that there were 15 to 20 people who could have been in the bus before the stop, and various people were on the bus at the time of the search as well.
Rosenblum said that "a small quantity of [MDMA/Ecstasy] was discovered" and that "Nelly will not be associated with the contraband that was allegedly discovered.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app