Rapper Nelly Broke His Silence After Rape Arrest: ‘I Am Completely Innocent’

The singing legend Nelly took his Twitter on Saturday, October 7, a few hours after he was arrested for allegedly raping a woman on his tour bus to tell fans he is “completely innocent.”

The 42-year-old Country Grammar singer wrote in a series of tweets:

Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at, it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation,

Hot in Herre chart-topper, Nelly, continued:

I do want to apologize to my loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting myself in a situation where I could be victimized by this false and defaming allegation,

Rapper Nelly speaks out after rape arrest

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Here is the series of tweets he shared upon his release. Check them out.

Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at , it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

 

I do want to apologize to my loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting myself in a situation where I could be victimized by this false and defaming allegation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

 

I also want to thank my fans for their unwavering support. They know me. I assure you I will be vindicated. And I assure you, I will pursue every legal option to address this defaming claim. Thank you

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

 

In other words y'all know damm well I ain't do no dumm S^*t like this..!! Love ..!!!!

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

As we previously reported, the Grammy winner Nelly was booked on second-degree rape charges after a woman called police at 3:48 a.m. on Saturday morning to claim she was raped in his tour bus following a show in Auburn, Washington.