Who are Nelly's ex-girlfriends? | The US Sun

AMERICAN rapper Nelly has reached huge success in his music career.

But has Nelly found the same level of success in his love life?

Who are Nelly's ex-girlfriends?

Kat Stacks

Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., reportedly dated American socialite Andrea "Kat" Stacks.

Born November 2, 1989, the star is famous for posting videos on the internet discussing her alleged intimate encounters with music artists.

One of these individuals mentioned was Nelly.

However, Nelly has told the media that he "doesn't know who she is" and claimed that she has "mental problems."

Stacks is a popular hip-hop artist, rapper, and blogger who is known for working with the company HNIC Entertainments.

Channetta Valentine

Channetta Valentine and Nelly dated between September 1990 and June 1999.

Not too much is publically known about their relationship apart from the fact they had two children together, Chanelle and Cornell Iral.

Chanelle is pursuing a music career, despite the fact she attended Columbia College in Chicago for business, while Cornell is a former high school football player.

Both children were prominently raised by Nelly.

Karrine Steffans 

Karrine Steffans is an American author, who is most notably known for the Vixen series of books.

She has worked as an actress and has appeared in more than 20 music videos.

She is often seen speaking on college campuses about her involvement in the hip-hop industry and its expectations of women.

It is not publicly known how long Nelly and Karrine dated, but the relationship started in January 2000.

Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper 

Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper, born November 10, 1978, is an American rapper, singer, composer, and actress from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She has won a Grammy Award, a BET Award and an MTV Video Music Award for her music and two Daytime Emmy Award nominations.

Nelly and Eve had an on-and-off relationship and dated between December 2000 to April 2003.

She has been married to businessman Maximillion Cooper since 2014.

Claudia Angela Jordan

Claudia Angela Jordan is an American talk show host, actress, model, businesswoman, and reality television and radio personality.

She is best known for appearing as a model on the US version of Deal Or No Deal and The Price Is Right.

She also appeared on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives Of Atlanta for its seventh season.

It's unknown how long the pair were together but according to reports they were dating in May 2002.

Ashanti 

Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Nelly and Ashanti were on and off for 10 years until 2014.

She first opened up about their breakup during a 2015 appearance on The Meredith Vieira Show.

She said: “I think sometimes when people have their own insecurities, it allows them to act out of character.

"I’ve been betrayed. Again, you just have to grow, you have to grow up and accept responsibilities for the things that you do."

She continued: “I’m not a big fan of people being cowards.

“I think it’s really important to know yourself and understand what you want and get it. I’m in a different place right now.”

However, in September 2023, the rapper revealed that the duo had rekindled their romance.

Nicole Narain

Nicole Narain is an American model and actress of Guyanese descent.

She was chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month in January 2002.

Nelly dated the model way back in July 2004.

Lashontae Heckard

Lashontae “Tae” Heckard is an American-South Korean actress and a social media personality. 

The pair started their relationship in April 2005 and were on and off till January 2014.

She is best known for her appearance on the US comedy-drama series The Game.

Melyssa Savannah Ford

Nelly was rumored to have dated Canadian media personality, actress and former video vixen, Melyssa Savannah Ford.

She attended York University and studied in the field of forensic psychology.

Shantel Jackson

Shantel Jackson and Nelly started dating in April 2014.

However, the couple split in 2021 after six years together, which came as a shock to fans as they were talking of an engagement.

The news was revealed when Shantel responded to a follower who asked on Instagram: "R u [and] Nelly still together? I love seeing u guys together."

Shantel replied: "No we're not….. Just friends."