Nelly Purchases and Relocates Horse Racing Team to St. Louis

Nelly is launching his horse racing team, using a part of his $50 million catalog sale, the St. Louis Nellies. According to AllHipHop, Nelly purchased an existing racing team in Seattle and relocated it to a neighboring town in Illinois, near St. Louis. The inaugural Nelly Cup is July 19, 2025, in Collinsville, Illinois.

“I’m excited to be part of bringing a new professional sports team to the city that means so much to me,” said Nelly. “The St. Louis Cup is set to be one of the summer’s premier events, and I can’t wait to hit the track and celebrate with our incredible St. Louis fans.”

Last year, St. Louis held down their favorite Hip-Hop sons with keys to the city. Nelly and the St. Lunatics got the honor at Nelly’s Black & White Ball in the Lou.

Nelly had Ashanti, Ne-Yo, Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri, and more on hand. Delivering the honor was St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.

“You’ve had an amazing year and an amazing career. I think we can all agree in this room that Nelly has put St. Louis on the map,” Jones said

Nelly also announced his Where The Party At Tour in 2025, featuring Ja Rule, Eve, and more, with tickets on sale soon. The tour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nelly’s debut album and promises high-energy performances across iconic venues worldwide. Source: https://thesource.com/2025/07/09/nelly-purchases-and-relocates-horse-racing-team-to-st-louis/