In a recent interview, Ali from St. Lunatics disclosed his reluctance to share the stage with his former groupmate in the foreseeable future. It appears that there is an unsettled financial matter between Nelly, the renowned St. Louis-born artist, and Ali. According to Ali, he’s reached a point where he can no longer overlook this debt. Additionally, Ali expressed his belief that Nelly has consistently prioritized his own interests over the well-being of his fellow St. Lunatics colleagues. This conviction has led Ali to firmly decline any prospects of collaboration, citing the age-old adage, “A tiger doesn’t change its stripes.”
When pressed about the specific amount owed to him, Ali indicated that it could be either $90,000 or $70,000. He emphasized that once a conversation transpires about the owed sum, he expects to receive a payment of $13,000. However, Ali candidly remarked, “Now, things are about to get complicated, because why is it just $13,000? You actually owe me $91,000.”
Further elaborating, Ali mentioned that due to considerable delinquency in payments, the total outstanding amount would eventually amount to $66,000. He continued by asserting his belief that Nelly’s inherent nature won’t change, underscoring that Nelly’s actions have consistently revolved around self-interest. Ali acknowledged that he had observed this pattern for over two decades and lamented that it took him this long to recognize it. He made it clear that he has no intention of sharing a stage or collaborating with Nelly in any capacity.
Ali went on to critique Nelly’s intentions, suggesting that Nelly lacks genuine goodwill towards others. He recounted instances where they collectively sought opportunities that didn’t solely benefit Nelly, without much success. Ali acknowledged Nelly’s success and expressed his happiness for Nelly’s accomplishments, including amassing a significant fortune. However, Ali also noted Nelly’s ambitious pursuit of greater wealth, stating, “He wants a billion.” It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Ali has come forward with claims about Nelly. In the past, Ali asserted that his creative contributions played a pivotal role in shaping Nelly’s career trajectory, even asserting that he essentially “crafted a career” for Nelly through his own work.