Nelly accuser sues rapper defamation #

You're referring to the lawsuit filed by a man named Gary Benson, who accused Nelly of sexually assaulting him on his tour bus in 2017.

According to reports, Benson filed a lawsuit against Nelly (whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr.) in December 2020, alleging that the rapper defamed him by denying the allegations of sexual assault. Benson claims that Nelly's denials of the allegations damaged his reputation and caused him emotional distress.

The lawsuit alleges that Nelly's representatives made false statements to the media and on social media, including a statement that Benson was "not credible" and that the allegations against Nelly were "baseless." The lawsuit seeks damages for defamation, emotional distress, and other claims.

Nelly has consistently denied the allegations of sexual assault, and his legal team has argued that the lawsuit is an attempt to harass and intimidate him. The case is ongoing, and it's unclear when it will be resolved.

It's worth noting that the allegations against Nelly were investigated by the Seattle Police Department, and no charges were filed. However, the case has sparked a wider conversation about sexual assault and the music industry's handling of such allegations.