Nelly Releases Statement After Police Seize Drugs and Firearm from His Tour Bus

Read his official statement, and his tweets to fans regarding his friend's arrest.

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Earlier today, we reported that marijuana, heroin, and a loaded firearm were seized from Nelly's tour bus after it was stopped at a border checkpoint Sierra Blanca, Texas. Nelly and six other members of his crew who were riding on the bus were detained, but one of his crew members, Brian Keith Jones, admitted the illegal drugs and loaded gun were his, and was then arrested while Nelly and the rest were released.

Tonight, Nelly released a statement regarding the incident, and also took to Twitter to address what happened and comment on his friend's arrest. Read his statement and tweets below.

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I'm not gone front I'm MAD as Hell about this sh#t!!2have some1 who works 4u n who u call a friend 4 ova 10years jeopardize ur life WTF?
That being said he was not only an employee but he was fam some1 who protected my life 4many years!No excuses for wad he did!!!!
My heart goes out to his fam and is kids!!!!

[via Miss Info]

 

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