The rapper 'NELLY' is the answer to the crossword clue 'Hot in Herre Rapper'. NELLY is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, investor, and occasional actor from St. Louis, Missouri. He is best known for his hit single 'Hot in Herre', which was released in 2002 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. NELLY has released seven studio albums, two of which have been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards.