Proclaiming his innocence, he stated: "Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation.”
He added: "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."
It was originally reported that the 42-year-old superstar was taken into custody on Saturday night and charged with second degree rape.
However, Nelly took to Twitter yesterday to point out that he was only questioned and not charged with anything. He wrote: “To be absolutely clear. I have not been charged with a crime therefore no bail was required. I was released, pending further investigation.”

To be absolutely clear. I have not been charged with a crime therefore no bail was required. I was released , pending further investigation.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

He also thanked his 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,” he wrote.

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.

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017

The rapper's attorney, Scott Rosenblum said in a statement:“Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness.
"I am confident, once this scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges. Nelly is prepared to address and pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused by this clearly false 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

— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017