Police have arrested Nelly after a woman said he raped her in a town outside Seattle. Photo/File
Police have arrested Nelly after a woman said he raped her in a town outside Seattle. Photo/File
In the hours following American rapper Nelly's arrest for allegedly assaulting a woman on his tour bus, fans have taken to social media to post "creepy" videos of the 42-year-old on stage.
The Hot In Herre hitmaker was arrested by police in Washington state, according to The Sun, after a woman called 911 to report an alleged assault that took place on the rapper's tour bus.
The musician, who is currently on tour with country band Florida Georgia Line, was taken in to custody around 1am AEDT on Sunday morning, but has since been released from jail.
Taking to Twitter, Nelly said he was "completely innocent" and "the victim of a false allegation".
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.
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.
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
"How you doing? You okay? Have you started school already? Do you like your teacher?" he continues, clearly aware of her age. "Come here, stand right here - face me."
As she faces the rapper, he starts to twirl and twist her hair in his hands with their faces nearly touching while he sings hit single, Over and Over again.
The song, which was released in 2004 and composed alongside country singer Tim McGraw, is about a breakup.
Police have arrested Nelly after a woman said he raped her in a town outside Seattle. Photo/File
Another Twitter user posted a similar video, which has now been deleted, filmed while at another concert in Montana.
In a similar act, Nelly sings the same song to another very young girl as members of the audience cheer as he twists her hair around his fingers.
Social media users have responded to the videos with shock today, asking why the rapper would choose such young audience members to suggestively serenade.
Saw FGL with Nelly this summer. Nelly brought a young girl up on stage and we were all commenting on how creepy his behavior was!
