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Nelly Hit with $10M Lawsuit Amid Reunion Reality Series

10/22/2025

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Rapper Nelly faces a $10 million lawsuit from production company D2 over writing credits on songs from Country Grammar and Nellyville.
D2 alleges Nelly entered a secret agreement to avoid royalties, constituting breach of contract, fraud, and conspiracy.
The complaint also asserts tortious interference by Nelly, disrupting D2’s business relationships with other artists.
Separately, Nelly and Ashanti announced a reality series following their reunion.

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Rapper Nelly faces a $10 million lawsuit from production company D2 over writing credits on songs from Country Grammar and Nellyville.
D2 alleges Nelly entered a secret agreement to avoid royalties, constituting breach of contract, fraud, and conspiracy.
The complaint also asserts tortious interference by Nelly, disrupting D2’s business relationships with other artists.
Separately, Nelly and Ashanti announced a reality series following their reunion.