Won the 2003 American Music Award for "Fan's Choice" and received 4 other nominations.

Ranked #39 on Entertainment Weekly's 2002 "101 Most Powerful" List

Performed "Walk This Way" with Aerosmith and 'NSync at the 2001 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Won the 2002 American Music Award for "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist"

Won 6 Billboard Music Awards in 2002 (Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Male Hot 100 Artist of the Year, Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Rap Artist of the Year, and Rap Track of the Year for "Hot in Herre") and received nominations in 8 other categories.

Always wears clothing bearing the logos of St. Louis' sports teams.

Named one of People Magazine's "Breakthrough Stars of 2001".

Hot in Herre was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 weeks, followed immediately by "Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland), which was #1 for 10 weeks. "Dilemma" was the first ever rap song to stay at #1 for 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Nelly is tied with Sir Elton John for the most consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by a male solo artist.

Won Favorite New Male Artist at the 2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards.

Has started two new trends amongst his fans: wearing sports jerseys backward (such that one's favorite player's name is on one's chest rather than back) and wearing a Band-Aid on either cheek.

His sophomore album, "Nellyville", debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 714,000+ units. It stayed at #1 for 3 weeks. After only a month, it was certified triple platinum.

His first solo album, "Country Grammar", debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 40. Nelly and "Country Grammar" were nominated for two 2001 Grammy Awards--Best Rap Album and Best Rap Solo Performance. On July 18, 2001, it was certified 7x platinum. "Ride Wit Me", off the "Country Grammar" album, was nominated for three 2001 MTV Video Music Awards--Best Male Video, Best Rap Video, and Viewer's Choice. [27 June 2000]

Nominated for two 2002 Grammys: Best Rap Solo Performance ("Ride Wit Me") and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Where the Party At?" with Jagged Edge)

Named "Best New Artist" at the 1st Annual BET Awards in 2001.

Attended the same high school as actor Edgar L. Davis and Disney animator Marlon West.

Nelly's "Ride Wit Me" was named Best Rap Video of 2001 at the MTV Video Music Awards. [6 September 2001]

Featured in Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25" issue in 2001 and 2002

His trademark hand gesture is an L formed with one or both hands (the L stands for "Lunatics").

Nominated for five 2003 Grammys: Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for "Nellyville", Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Dilemma", and Best Male Rap Solo Performance for "Hot in Herre". Nelly won for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Male Rap Solo Performance.

Is a vegetarian

His older sister, Jackie Donahue, lost her 3-year battle with leukemia in March 2005, she was 31 years old.

When his sister Jackie Donahue needed a bone marrow transplant, Nelly helped her begin the Jes Us 4 Jackie campaign to raise awareness of the need for more bone marrow and blood stem cell donors. With this campaign, Nelly and Jackie hope to enroll more donors, especially among black Americans and other minority groups.

Has his own clothing line, Vokal.

Had first started career w/ trends amongst his fans: wearing sports jerseys backward (such that one`s favorite player`s name is on one`s chest rather than back) and wearing a Band-Aid on either cheek.

Has a daughter, Chanel (b. 1994), and a son, Cornell III "Tre" (b. 1999).

Has three tattoos: "Lunatic" (above his navel), a human heart appearing to emerge from his chest (upper left chest), and five playing cards and dice (right arm).

His trademark chants include "E.I., E.I.!" (which means "Yes, bring it on!") and "Uh-oh, uh-oh!"