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Nelly Speaks Out on Tour Bus Gun and Drug Bust

Posted Oct 12th 2012 10:25AM by Georgette Cline
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Nelly's tour bus drug and gun bust definitely surprised his fans when the news hit yesterday (Oct. 11). The rapper isn't known for having run-ins with the law, but getting caught with 36 baggies of heroin, 10 pounds of marijuana and a handgun will definitely get you more than a slap on the wrist.

Fortunately for the St. Louis, Mo., native, the illegal substances and firearm didn't belong to him. After keeping quiet about the matter for hours after he was taken into custody, he's now speaking out.

"It is my understanding a member of my staff made an unfortunate decision to bring unlawful materials onto our tour bus that resulted in his arrest this morning," he said in a statement to TMZ.

"Neither I nor anyone else on the tour bus was aware of his decision to bring these on board," he added. "Law enforcement officials did not press charges against anyone other than that individual."

Nelly's tour bus was traveling in Sierra Blanca, Texas through a border patrol checkpoint when a police canine unit detected drugs. A further search uncovered a loaded .45 caliber pistol. Brian Keith Jones, a passenger on the tour bus, was arrested after admitting the drugs and the weapon were his.

Looks like Mr. "Hot in Herre" should give members of his team a thorough background check before hiring them.

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Jodie

If you believe that story, I got a bridge I wanna sell you (in my Rev Al Sharpton voice). I hope he got paid big time for taking this one on.

October 15 2012 at 12:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

RANDY

Its stupid for all of them to go to jail. One guy takes the charges and everybody else walks. Then everybody gets this guy the best attorney and if he goes to jail he and his family are taken care of. Its the price you pay if your gonna play. Are you people new?

October 14 2012 at 7:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Andre'

Some of you people sound like you live waaaaay back in the sticks. When you're in the game, it's already made clear what position you take and, what role you play.

"Be True To The Game, and The Game Will Be True To You".

"I'm Not New To It, I'm True To It".

October 13 2012 at 4:37 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Emery Jackson

After a little time spent in the slammer, dude is gonna change his mind and sing like a canary. Nelly, Nelly, Nelly.....the foolishness always comes to the light, Mr. Country Grammar, from the Lou, where they always, bang hammers.

October 13 2012 at 2:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

RosemaryHeadley

So this guy goes to jail and Nelly and the rest get away with it. I don't care how rich or famous he is. I wouldn't take the fall for EVERYTHING! What a JERK Nelly and the rest of them are for lettin their friend take the fall. They all should have been charged!

October 13 2012 at 1:18 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply