Nelly started catching flack because of the Tip Drill video. Spelman College students boycotted a bone marrow drive he was supposed to do at the school. They stated that he shouldn't perform because his video objectified women. After his sister died from Leukemia he critized the students on a BET special, he questioned the fact that they had no problem boycotting an event that was bring awareness about a serious diesease but not boycot the strip clubs that they pass by eveyday.

Even a few people that were outspoked about boycotting Nelly felt that they didn't go about it the correct way.