Cornell Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper and singer.

He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly made his solo debut in 2000 with Country Grammar, the title track of which was a top ten hit. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and went on to peak at #1. Country Grammar is Nelly's best-selling album to date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States.[2] His following album, Nellyville, produced the number-one hits "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" featuring Kelly Rowland. Other singles included "Work It" featuring Justin Timberlake, "Air Force Ones" featuring Murphy Lee and the St. Lunatics, "Pimp Juice", and "#1".

On the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

On the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

On the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

This aerial view of Delmar Boulevard was taken in 1918. The Delmar Streetcar loop is around the grove of trees in the lower center of the photograph, at the entrance to Delmar Garden Amusement Park. The curving streets of University Heights #1 are on the right, while University Heights #2 and #3 are on the left. Land to the west remained undeveloped until the 1920's.

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Credit to Hope Edwards

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A building on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Delmar Loop in University City, an inner suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.

This is one of the earliest photographs of the Delmar Loop business district. It was taken about 1925, soon after the Tivoli Theatre was built. A Will Rogers film was playing at the Theatre, but the street light is obscuring the title on the marquee. Haverstock's Cafe was next to the Tivoli Building, and West Del Pharmacy was across the street.

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Taken in the Delmar Loop, an area of St. Louis popular with college students.

Credit to Hope Edwards

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On the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Inside Blueberry Hill, a landmark restaurant/bar and music club on The Delmar Loop in University City, an inner suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. The "Welcome" sign depicts Joe Edwards, owner of Blueberry Hill and the pioneer developer of The Loop.

On the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Taken in the Delmar Loop, an area of St. Louis popular with college students.

image by Richard Bose

image by Richard Bose

"I See Motor-Scooters" by Brittany Moore. Blue sparkly automotive-style paint with red, green and black-and-white-checkered racing treatment. Chrome cape and goggles with a unique view inside. $75.

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An insanely delicious burger and fries at Three King's Public House.

The Delmar Loop on a snowy December night.

Brick architecture on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

At United Provisions on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

On the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Brick architecture on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Delmar Loop, located partly in the City of St. Louis and partly in University City, Missouri, was voted "One of the 10 Great Streets in America" by the American Planning Association in 2007.

Credit to Hope Edwards

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Taken in the Delmar Loop, an area of St. Louis popular with college students.