The 10 Reasons Why Nelly Is a Real Husband

You didn't know? Nelly is a REAL HUSBAND.

Nelly: Real Husband With Country Grammar - OK — so he's not technically married, but he's been with the franchise from the start and he seems to enjoy being in committed relationships. Most important of all he watches Bridezillas. So there you have it — Nelly is practically renewing his vows in Hollywood terms. We decided to examine why he qualifies as a Real Husband.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for BET)

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Nelly: Real Husband With Country Grammar - OK — so he's not technically married, but he's been with the franchise from the start and he seems to enjoy being in committed relationships. Most important of all he watches Bridezillas. So there you have it — Nelly is practically renewing his vows in Hollywood terms. We decided to examine why he qualifies as a Real Husband.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for BET)

1. He Was in the Original Skit - Nelly has the distinction of being one of the few Husbands to have appeared in the original skit that aired as part of BET Awards 2011.   (Photo: BET)

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1. He Was in the Original Skit - Nelly has the distinction of being one of the few Husbands to have appeared in the original skit that aired as part of BET Awards 2011.  (Photo: BET)

Make Way for the Hornets - According to reports, Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is close to getting league approval to re-brand the team as the Charlotte Hornets (the Hornets played in Charlotte from 1988-2002). New Orleans changed their name from the Hornets to the Pelicans earlier this year, freeing up the moniker. A decision is expected as early as Thursday. (Photo: Charlotte Bobcats)

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2. He's a Part Owner of the Charlotte Bobcats - An impressive accomplishment for any enterprising celebrity to have a stake in a NBA franchise! (Photo: NBA)

The Grays - Nelly wears gray from head to toe — and peep the color ways on his Jordans.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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3. He Attended BET Awards 2013 - We're glad he did! Nelly knows what the drill is when BET Awards arrives in town.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Nelly Gives Amanda Berry the Stage - Following his set at RoverFest 2013 in Cleveland, Nelly called Amanda Berry, one of three women held captive by a kidnapper in Cleveland for a decade, on to the stage. Not only was this one of Berry's first public appearances since her rescue, it was the day after her abductor pleaded guilty to her kidnapping.(Photo: AP Photo/Courtesy Brian Harrell)

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4. He Shouted Out Amanda Berry - At a concert in Cleveland, Nelly recognized kidnap victim Amanda Berry and gave her a shout-out during his performance.  (Photo: AP Photo/Courtesy Brian Harrell)

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5. He Brought Mike and Ike Back Together - Yes, as the story goes, Mike and Ike (the mascots who collectively are the name of the candy), decided to go their separate paths. However, Nelly managed to intervene and reunite the two so that the world can continue to enjoy the iconic treat. The hilarious campaign was also a platform for them to launch new flavors. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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5. He Brought Mike and Ike Back Together - Yes, as the story goes, Mike and Ike (the mascots who collectively are the name of the candy), decided to go their separate paths. However, Nelly managed to intervene and reunite the two so that the world can continue to enjoy the iconic treat. The hilarious campaign was also a platform for them to launch new flavors. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

6. He Just Released an Album - Nelly still keeps makin' these hits! Much like Kevin he still has bars and he's intent on letting the world hear them.  (Photo: Republic Records)

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6. He Just Released an Album - Nelly still keeps makin' these hits! Much like Kevin he still has bars and he's intent on letting the world hear them. (Photo: Republic Records)

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7. He Was a Part of the Reunion - Nelly made his mark when he joined the Husbands for the Reunion special. He probably felt guilty for introducing Robin to Kevin.  (Photo: BET)

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8. He's Romantically Involved With Tae Heckard - Though it's unclear whether they're officially an item, they seem to be very close and appear at various red carpets together.    (Photos from left: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images, Leon Bennett/WireImage)

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8. He's Romantically Involved With Tae Heckard - Though it's unclear whether they're officially an item, they seem to be very close and appear at various red carpets together.   (Photos from left: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images, Leon Bennett/WireImage)

Nelly - Nelly was a shortstop in the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Association with his sights set on a big-league career when his music career began to take off.  (Photo: BET)

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9. He Was a Part of Season 1 - Though he only made guest appearances, he was an integral part of the series. (Photo: BET)

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10. He's in a Honey Nut Cheerios Ad - It doesn't get much realer than this. The latest Honey Nut Cheerios ad features his 2000 hit "Ride Wit Me," which includes a remixed chorus that goes, "Hey, must be the honeeey."  (Photo: Courtesy Cheerios)

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10. He's in a Honey Nut Cheerios Ad - It doesn't get much realer than this. The latest Honey Nut Cheerios ad features his 2000 hit "Ride Wit Me," which includes a remixed chorus that goes, "Hey, must be the honeeey." (Photo: Courtesy Cheerios)

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