Nelly sued for 'sexual assault and defamation' by Monique Greene... after rapper said he was going to sue HER for slander

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 12:38 EDT, 20 December 2017 | Updated: 14:03 EDT, 20 December 2017

Nelly's accuser has fired back at the rapper after he threatened to take legal action against her for rape claims.

Monique Greene, 21, has filed a lawsuit against the 43-year-old singer claiming 'sexual assault and defamation' according to TMZ. 

Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., had announced last Friday that he planned to take legal action against his 21-year-old accuser to clear his name and save his reputation, via a statement from his lawyer to People.  

Legal action: Monique Greene, 21, has filed a lawsuit against the 43-year-old singer [pictured here in June 2017] 'claiming sexual assault and defamation' according to TMZ

Legal action: Monique Greene, 21, has filed a lawsuit against the 43-year-old singer [pictured here in June 2017] 'claiming sexual assault and defamation' according to TMZ

According to documents obtained by TMZ, Greene worked as a host at the Seattle club at which the Hot In Herre hitmaker performed on October 6, 2017, and 'although she was not on the clock that night', was still in attendance.

Greene alleges that after the show, she joined Nelly on his tour bus in a Walmart parking lot and that once in the singer's 'bedroom,' he 'started masturbating.'

It was then that the Grammy Award winner allegedly raped the 21-year-old, 'both orally and vaginally.'

'Greene says she tried to dissuade him by saying he needed to wear a condom, but he refused and continued assaulting her,' according to the gossip site.

Lawsuits: Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., had announced last Friday that he planned to take legal action against his 21-year-old accuser. Seen here on December 14

Lawsuits: Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., had announced last Friday that he planned to take legal action against his 21-year-old accuser. Seen here on December 14

The club host then alleges that she began screaming to be let off the bus, at which point she was ejected from the vehicle by a member of Nelly's entourage.

After that, 'Nelly threw a $100 bill at her and said, "Bye bye,"' claimed TMZ.

The gossip site then said that police were called to the parking lot, where they arrested the rapper and took Greene to complete a rape kit.

Accusations: Greene alleges that after his show, she joined Nelly [seen here in November 2017] on his tour bus in a Walmart parking lot, where he 'started masturbating'

Accusations: Greene alleges that after his show, she joined Nelly [seen here in November 2017] on his tour bus in a Walmart parking lot, where he 'started masturbating'

Apart from the sexual assault claims, the 21-year-old is also suing for defamation, 'claiming after his arrest Nelly and his team began a smear campaign ... saying she was only after "money, fame and notoriety."' 

Prosecutors dropped rape charges against the Dilemma rapper on Thursday, after his accuser refused to cooperate with investigators.

Nelly's reps told People on Friday: 'The formal close of the investigation into the false allegations made against Nelly is of course welcome — however expected.

'We were confident that what our investigation revealed from the outset of this allegation would ultimately be clear and Nelly would be vindicated.'

His ex: The singer has dated several stars: in 2002 he was with Kelly Rowland. Seen in 2016

His ex: The singer has dated several stars: in 2002 he was with Kelly Rowland. Seen in 2016

His main gal: He was on and off with singer Ashanti for many years; seen in 2012

His main gal: He was on and off with singer Ashanti for many years; seen in 2012

The statement continued: 'A thorough investigation did show Nelly was a victim of deceitful allegation devoid of credibility. Credible evidence did show this accuser to be deceptive.

'We have been in constant communication with the King County authorities and welcomed and appreciated the diligence in which the authorities proceeded leaving no stone unturned.' 

The Texas-born rapper's lawyers wanted to make it clear that the Dilemma singer takes rape allegations seriously and believes women should come forward if violated.

Daddy time: He has two children: Chanelle Haynes and Cornell Haynes III. Here he is seen at the Nickelodeon's 19th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in Westwood, California in 2006

Daddy time: He has two children: Chanelle Haynes and Cornell Haynes III. Here he is seen at the Nickelodeon's 19th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in Westwood, California in 2006

'Nelly recognizes the need for women who are victims of sexual assault of any kind to be heard and our existing systems changed.' 

'However, this type of reckless false allegation cannot be tolerated as it is an affront to the real survivors of sexual assault,' the statement continued.

'Nelly has suffered very real damage to his reputation. He has incurred economic loss and painfully has watched his family suffer.'

His lawyer ended: 'As a result Nelly is planning to proceed with litigation as the first step in restoring his reputation.' 

The singer has dated several stars: in 2002 he was with Kelly Rowland and the next year he was with Ashanti.

He has two children: Chanelle Haynes and Cornell Haynes III.

 

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