Rapper Nelly has been cleared of assault charges stemming from an incident at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Missouri, on July 14, 2025. According to court documents, a plea deal was reached on April 29, in which the assault charge was dropped, and Nelly was issued a misdemeanor littering charge for throwing trash at the casino.
Background of the Incident
The incident occurred when a casino security guard allegedly asked Nelly to show his player’s card before entering a restricted area. According to the guard’s report, Nelly responded by shoving him and then entering the area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to the scene, and Nelly was later charged with misdemeanor assault in September 2025.
Nelly’s representative had previously denied the allegations, stating that the guard had blocked Nelly’s path and invaded his space. The rep claimed that Nelly had guided the guard aside with minimal contact and no harm was done. Management later apologized and welcomed Nelly back to the casino.
The Plea Deal and Charges
As part of the plea deal, Nelly agreed to pay a $750 fine for the littering charge. The judge signed off on the judgment and sentence, effectively dropping the assault charge. The terms of the deal were reached on April 29, bringing an end to the lengthy case.
Security Footage and Previous Statements
TMZ obtained security footage of the incident, which likely played a role in the negotiations leading to the plea deal. Nelly’s representative had previously emphasized that Nelly was
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