Nearly Naked Nelly Pics!

So as we were surfing the web for shirtless pictures of Nelly fun, these wonderfully sweet eye candy flicks featuring Nelly in his presumed second round of Sean John underwear advertisements came up courtesy of Necole Bitchie. And unlike the first round, Nelly is giving a little… more. No disrespect Ashanti, but Nelly is like a top shelf Moscato in these pictures - a delicious treat after an indulgent dinner (because we know you dipped into those left overs). Don’t worry, there’s always tomorrow to start anew. Hey, maybe Nelly’s abs will also inspire those crunches.   

Man Candy: Nelly, The New Sean John Model

Nelly has joined the Diddy team as the new face body of the Sean John underwear line. So here is one of the fall advertising campaign pictures. No offense Ashanti, but we want to know when he’s going to take it to David Beckham status.

In a press release, Diddy had this to say about his new recruit, “I have known Nelly for many years and I really admire his work. To me, Nelly is the quintessential definition of the Sean John man. He has the attitude, the swagger, and most of all the physique that our customers can both aspire and relate to. And let’s be honest, all of the ladies out there are going to be thanking us for this campaign. The images are so strong; they speak for themselves. We are truly excited to welcome Nelly into the Sean John family.”

As for Nelly’s music, we hear the Brass Knuckles CD is now pushed back to a September release. In the meantime, he has teamed up with his wifey Ashanti for her latest video “Good Good” and he recently released his own “Body on Me” video also featuring the other half and Senegalese singing sensation Akon.

Ashanti’s “Good Good” Video & Nelly Kiss!

Ashanti’s “Good Good” video from her latest album The Declaration is here. And Miss Thing is definitely declaring a lot… like Nelly as her love thang. The leggy Long Island diva went above and beyond with this one set clip which features her in a number of creative get-ups – an obvious inspiration between 50s sexy housewife and a pin-up girl.

Nelly plays her hard working husband who appears at the top of the video and returns at the end for the denouement: a big fat, *muah* right on the kisser! Claim what is yours Ashanti!

“Good, Good” below, and Nelly’s “Body On Me” video snippet underneath.

Ashanti Shows Out at “Body On Me” Video Shoot

Ashanti is feeling good. And it’s written all over. The singer who, despite poor first week album sales (96k), morphed into quite the beautiful butterfly for her latest album The Declaration has been strutting her hard earned body all around town. Stunning from top to bottom, Ashanti shined at the video shoot for “Body On Me,” a collaborative track between her, Nelly and Akon. The clip was shot at the Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas on June 20th. The finished product is slated to debut on “MTV’s FN Rocks” this weekend. See the beautiful pictures photographed by Erik Kabik/Retna above and below.

SMH @ New Nelly Video

First things first. Thank you Nelly for the gratuitous tattoo oil slick chest shots! We heart them something terrible. Hopefully, your workout regimen will catch on and on and on… (Are you listening Rick Ross?)

Now, for the real. The viewing of Nelly’s latest video “Stepped on My J’s” actually called for a round table session. After watching it several times over on mute up until the point Ciara showed up, we appreciated the effort.

But when we had to listen to the actual song, we were baffled. Wtf? Stepping on your kicks? Like really, Nelly? Is that what you’re musing about in your 30s? I mean I know it would be hard for anyone to make a comeback after Flo Rida jacked “Low” – which was initially intended for the Midwest swinger, but to revert back to a sneaker endorsement jingle is making us very wary about this upcoming Brass Knuckles album. I guess it worked with “Air Force Ones.” Either that or Nike has Nelly on retainer.

Ashanti Breaks Down Her Turn-Ons…

A few day ago Lil’ Weezy was getting his sexual healing advice on via VH1 and now Ashanti has served Men’s Health with her 8 Laws of Attraction. Ashanti seems to have what she wants in a man down to a science. I wonder what Nelly would have to say about all this business below. Drumroll please…

1. Bring On the PDA

“I’m an affectionate girl. I like a man who’s not afraid to show his love and grab me and give me a big hug and a kiss. I like when you pick me up. You can even mush me until I say, ‘Okay, get away from me.’”

2. Go for Effortless Cool “Don’t put on a show for me. That’s a turnoff. Your confidence and your swagger have to come from within.”

3. Don’t Judge “I have to feel like I can tell you anything. I wouldn’t want to worry about feeling embarrassed. I don’t think I can fall in love with someone I’m not friends with.”

4. Love Your Family “I’m a family girl. You have to have a soft spot for your kids, your mom, your dad. That has to be something that can really penetrate your heart.”

5. Look Good– But Not Better Than Me “I don’t like dirty shoes. If you have Timberlands, they have to be crispy. White sneakers need to be white. I don’t like tight jeans — your jeans shouldn’t be tighter than mine. I definitely don’t want my guy to be more groomed than me.”

6. Pass the Sniff Test “A man’s smell is so important. I like something masculine, not one of those old-fashioned scents. Nothing strong, but when your hoodie is on the bed, I want to be able to smell it. I don’t like nasty, cheap cologne. I like a natural, just-got-out-of-the-shower scent.”

7. Go Easy on Shiny “I like jewelry on guys — just not so much that it’s overbearing. I like a nice watch.”

8. Enjoy Cereal Monogamy “What’s sexy to me is being in pj’s all day, sitting around having fun — like I’m lounging on the couch and I’ve got my feet on you, and you’ve got your feet on me, and we’re flipping through the channels, eating Cap’n Crunch.”

Entire Article Here at Men’s Health.

Man Candy: Nelly’s Fun Guns

Originally posted 4.24.08

Nelly is set to drop his new album Brass Knuckles this summer. Looks like the music isn’t the only thing he’s been working on. We file this under: Man Candy.