Hometown boy Nelly has teamed up with Reebok to come up with a footwear, apparel and accessory line: he's quoted as saying, "I've always been into sneakers and throughout my career I've always wanted to have a signature pair of sneakers that truly reflect my personal style." I mean, really, who hasn't?

So, he sings, he acts and now he fashion impresarios. And according to Joe Edwards, a guest on last month's Free Candy with Amanda & Julia, he actually *is* all that in the sporting arena. Joe described him as being a "really accomplished athlete." Guess that's how he held onto the high score at Pin-Up Bowl for so long...but we hear his record's been shattered. Maybe he'll make a pass through the Lou soon to play a little clean-up.

Posted under People by Amanda Doyle on Wed., Jul 20, 2005 at 2:28 PM