Rapper Nelly Attempts to Calm Ferguson Protestors

Slowly, but surely, celebrities are heading down to Ferguson, Missouri, becoming involved in the protests surrounding the death of Mike Brown. Rapper Nelly (real name Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. ) is a St. Louis native and from the beginning of the controversial death, has remained vocal about where he stands on the issue.

Yesterday (August 18th), the 39-year-old was in Ferguson, speaking with protestors that had gathered, encouraging them to be peaceful.

Check out a few clips on the next page.

According to a few of the Instagram clips, some of the people in attendance disagreed strongly with Nelly’s point of view.

What are your thoughts on Nelly’s comments? 

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