NellyBeing arrested at a casino in Missouri didn’t stop him from cashing in his big win on slot machines, and the rapper reportedly walked away with a large sum of money.
The hitmaker’s lawyer said: Scott RosenblumHe told TMZ that his client won a $50,000 jackpot on a slot machine at Hollywood Casino in St. Charles, Missouri on Wednesday morning, and he did indeed collect the money, which is good news in the wake of Nelly’s bad news: As we reported, the win has landed him in custody on an active warrant.
A source familiar with the situation tells TMZ … Nelly initially thought the arrest was a joke or prank because he was in the middle of collecting his bounty when a background check revealed an outstanding arrest warrant.
Nelly was reportedly first handcuffed to a chair, leaving one hand free to collect the remaining cash.
After collecting all the money, the officers reportedly handcuffed Nelly’s wrists and led him away from the casino.
Nelly’s lawyer says the arresting officer is his client A background check must be done before giving him the money.
The rapper claims he previously won much more money at the same casino without undergoing a background check. During the background check, it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a previous traffic violation, and the arresting officers searched his belongings and allegedly found ecstasy.
Nelly’s lawyers say prosecutors have yet to charge the rapper with drug possession, and Nelly claims he was searched without probable cause and is calling for an investigation of the arresting officers.
Legally, it was bad luck, but hey… looks like Nelly is making a killing on loose slots.
