Grammy Award- winning rapper Nelly was arrested Saturday after a woman accused him of raping her in his tour bus , police in the northwestern state of Washington said .
Just before 4 am local time a woman called the emergency 911 line “to report that she was sexually assaulted by a male , who is known as the rapper ‘Nelly ,'” police in Auburn , Washington said .
After police investigated the incident , “at 4:37am Nelly was taken into custody and booked ” at the local jail , the police statement read .
The alleged assault reportedly took place on the tour bus hours after Nelly had performed at the White River Amphitheater just east of Auburn .
A lawyer for Nelly vehemently denied the charges .
Nelly — born Cornell Haynes Jr . — “is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation ,” the unnamed lawyer told the TMZ celebrity news site .
The allegation “is motivated by greed and vindictiveness,” the lawyer said , adding that Nelly “is prepared to pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused.”
According to TMZ , Nelly , whose schedule has him performing Saturday evening with country duo Florida Georgia Line in the city of Ridgefield , a two- hour drive to the south of Auburn , was booked on a charge of second - degree rape .
Throughout his career Nelly has received 12 Grammy nominations and won three Grammy awards , including for best rap solo performance in 2003 .
AFP
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