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Only one member of the St. Lunatics is trying to move forward with a massive lawsuit against Nelly after the other three claim they want nothing to do with it.
Lawyers for the St. Louis-based rap group sued the Country Grammar rapper last month for allegedly keeping them out of royalties and profits from his 2000 debut album. Court documents list Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, City Spud and Ali Jones as plaintiffs. However, according to Nelly's attorney N. Scott Rosenblum, Murph, Kyjuan and Spud say they never authorized Jones to include them in the $50 million lawsuit.
In a letter sent to Jones' attorney, Rosenbaum, who now represents the three aforementioned rappers, said his clients want to be taken out of the lawsuit. Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud were reportedly caught off guard by the lawsuit and say they're still cool with Nelly. Rosenbaum also threatened legal action if they weren't removed. The remaining member Corey "Slo Down" Edwards was never involved in the lawsuit.
Nelly proved just how tight he is with the crew after he brought them on stage with him during the 2024 American Music Awards earlier this week. The "Batter Up" rapper brought out Kyjuan to perform "Air Force Ones," City Spud for "Ride Wit Me" and Murphy Lee to perform his verse on "Welcome To Atlanta (Remix)" and Lee's hit single "What Da Hook Gon' Be?" The crew was also joined by Chingy and J-Kwon, who also performed their respective hits "Right Thurr" and "Tipsy."
"STL INVADES @amas …!!! An anyone who has a problem with that “Sue” me…!!! 🤷🏽♂️😂" Nelly wrote in his Instagram caption before the show.
Jones is the only member who will continue to bring legal action against Nelly. After the "Hot In Herre" rapper sold 50 percent of his catalog last year, Jones went in on Nelly for allegedly stealing and being a bad friend. He also declared he'd never perform with Nelly again.
You can watch Ali Jones air out his grievances with Nelly below.