Chanelle Haynes a.k.a. Nana Is Nelly's Daughter Who Took Part in His Show

Chanelle Haynes, renowned rapper Nelly's daughter, shares a remarkable connection with her famous father and the entire family. Her father's deep love for her shines through in his social media posts.

Rapper Nelly has firmly established himself as one of the industry's most prominent musicians. However, his most cherished role lies in being a dedicated father within his family, especially to his daughter, Chanelle Haynes.

Little is known about what Chanelle is up to these days, but one of her father's reality show episodes and Instagram posts offer a glimpse into her personality.

Chanelle Is Her Father's 'Mini-Me'

Chanelle Haynes, also known as Nana, was born in February 1994 and bears an uncanny resemblance to her father, Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., widely recognized as Nelly.

Their close bond has been evident since Chanelle's childhood. In fact, her father posted a heartfelt tribute to her on Instagram on her birthday in February 2021. Her dad's post read:

"My mini me..!! Happy Bday to my first born Daddy's girl.. love you to the moon 🌚 and back..!!"

Attached to the artist's heartwarming post was an old picture from when Chanelle was young. The photo is just one of the many cherished memories the celebrity dad has of Chanelle.

"Nellyville" not only showed Chanelle's bubbly personality toward her dad, but it also included the appearances of her brother Cornell, as well as Nelly's nephew Shawn and niece Sydney.

In another Instagram post, the proud dad shared a collage of pictures that depict his involvement in Chanelle's life from childhood to adulthood. Although Chanelle is now an independent, grown woman, her father lovingly refers to her as his "princess."

Chanelle's Life Was Shown in Her Dad's Reality Show

Chanelle's current endeavors are not known, but in the past, she pursued a business degree at Columbia College in Chicago. A bit of her college life was once unveiled through her appearance on her father's reality show, "Nellyville."

In one episode, Chanelle returned home from school, knocked on their door, and engaged in a playful exchange with her dad, who stood half-hidden behind the door, displaying their close bond.

"Nellyville" not only showed Chanelle's bubbly personality toward her dad, but it also included the appearances of her brother Cornell, as well as Nelly's nephew Shawn and niece Sydney.

Sydney and Shawn are the children of Nelly's late sister, Jackie Donahue. Additionally, the rapper's longtime girlfriend, Shantel Jackson, is also part of the reality show.

Chanelle's Father Reflects on Parenting

Chanelle's dad once reflected on his fatherly roles toward his children, his nephew and niece, in a 2015 interview on "The Real." He stressed the importance of building strong connections between children in today's world.

The rapper shared his endearing moments about his relationship with his son and their similar interests and said they can be "literally close buddies." They frequently wear matching outfits and indulge in the same hobbies.

While Chanelle's dad also emphasized the importance of allowing the younger generation to be themselves and make their own mistakes, he assured them of his unwavering presence to provide guidance and support whenever necessary.

The rapper is one of the celebrity fathers who dotes on family life. Like him, actors Ryan Reynolds, Justin Timberlake, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, country singer Tim McGraw, and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse also share a similar commitment to their families.