U.S. rapper Nelly is under investigation by Essex police over allegations that he sexually assaulted a fan after a gig in Southend in December. 'The fact that the police are investigating these claims is not new information and Nelly welcomes a thorough investigation.' 'Nelly is confident that once investigated, these claims will be determined to be disingenuous. The alleged incident occurred two months after another woman claimed Nelly raped her on his tour bus. Nelly remains one of the biggest selling rap artists in the U.S., shifting more than 22 million albums.

Source: Daily Mail February 13, 2018 20:29 UTC