Photos: Nelly denies rape allegations

The rap world was stunned yesterday (Oct. 7), after learning Nelly was arrested for rape in Washington while on tour with Florida Georgia Line.

Nelly took to Twitter to address his arrest and recent rape allegations head-on. 

The rapper maintains his innocence and has apologized to his loved ones for the embarrassment he caused by putting himself in ‘a situation where I could be victimized’ by false accusations.

See what Nelly had to say on Twitter in full below.

Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at , it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

I do want to apologize to my loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting myself in a situation where I could be victimized by this false and defaming allegation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

I also want to thank my fans for their unwavering support. They know me. I assure you I will be vindicated. And I assure you, I will pursue every legal option to address this defaming claim. Thank you

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

To be absolutely clear. I have not been charged with a crime therefore no bail was required. I was released , pending further investigation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

Woman who accused Nelly of rape wants to drop case.