Break-Up Rumors, Is Nelly Single Again?

Is the 51-year-old rapper officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Nelly, 51, and his partner had split up. Is the rapper best known for hit songs like Just a Dream, Dilemma or Hot in Herre really single again?

UPDATE 18/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Nelly spotted alone

A fan spotted Nelly walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of September 16, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Nelly back on the market?

A rep for Nelly was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the rapper was splitting hit the internet Thursday (September 17), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Nelly’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) September 17, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) September 17, 2026

Based on the facts (Nelly spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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