died from complications of leukemia in March 2005.
NELLY ON PARENTHOOD
Talking about being a single father, Nelly revealed on "The Real" in 2015 that it was important for him to let people know that there are "good" single parents out there taking care of their kids.
"We are the only generation, I mean, we share the most with our kids," he said. "We share the same clothes, we play videogames, we like the same things."
He continued saying that his son and nephew were constantly searching for clothes in his closet, and from time to time, he also borrows some things from the younger ones.
Still, Nelly said he understands that parents have to let "the youth be the youth" and make their own mistakes, while also being aware that parents need to guide their kids.
As for the most significant lesson he has learned while being a father, he told Nylon magazine that "Patience is the biggest thing."
NELLY'S KIDS ARE ALL GROWN UP
When they appeared on "Nellyville," Nelly's kids seemed to be set on what path they wanted to take in life.
Back then, Shawn was set on following his uncle's steps into the music industry. These days, however, he has started making videogames streams and tutorials on YouTube and has been building a loyal fanbase community there.
Chanelle, known as Nana, was a business major at Columbia College in Chicago. Now, she's following her father's steps in the industry and released her single a few days ago.
Tre, a former high school football player, had potential in the sport. However, after graduating, he stopped playing, and these days seems more focused on spending quality time with his loved ones, including his girlfriend.
Sydney, on the other hand, wanted to be a model and even had her first photoshoot on the show. These days, she's a doting mother to an adorable baby boy, Cross Wimbley, born on January 13, 2020.
She's also an entrepreneur and has her own hair company, Alluramé LLC, where she sells "raw Indian hair" weaves.
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