Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper whose debut album Country Grammar (2000) became a huge hit. The record went platinum nine times over in the United States and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It peaked at No. 1 on the album chart, and the first single, also called "Country Grammar," reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and No. 1 on the rap chart.