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.”
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