Remember the early 2000s when Nelly dominated the airwaves with his infectious hooks and effortless swagger?

While “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma” still get heavy rotation, there’s a treasure trove of underrated Nelly bops that’ll have you shouting, “Wait, I KNOW this!”

Let’s take a nostalgia trip through five forgotten Nelly hits that are somehow still etched into your brain—complete with fun facts to impress your friends at the next throwback party.

1. “E.I.” (2000)

Before “Country Grammar” became a household phrase, “E.I.” was the track that put Nelly on the map.

With its sticky banjo riff and hypnotic chorus (“Hey, must be the money!”), this song was a sneak peek at Nelly’s genre-blending genius.

Fun fact: The banjo sample? It’s from a 1974 track called “Dueling Banjos”—proof that Nelly could make even bluegrass sound cool.

2. “Batter Up” (feat. Murphy Lee & Ali) (2002)

This St. Lunatics collab was the ultimate hype song for baseball fans and couch potatoes alike.

Who could resist chanting along to “B-B-B-Batter up!” even if you’ve never swung a bat?

Fun fact: The track was originally written for a MLB promo but became so popular it landed on Nelly’s *Nellyville* album.

3. “Pimp Juice” (2003)

Equal parts ridiculous and irresistible, this ode to “liquid courage” had everyone whispering the PG-13 lyrics at school dances.

The song’s title even inspired Nelly to launch his own energy drink—because why not?

Fun fact: The drink was discontinued after parents (shockingly) weren’t thrilled about their kids asking for “Pimp Juice” at the grocery store.

4. “Flap Your Wings” (2004)

This club banger from *Suit* had everyone doing the chicken dance—yes, seriously.

Between the hypnotic beat and Nelly’s playful flow, it’s a mystery why this isn’t still a wedding playlist staple.

Fun fact: The track samples a 1982 funk song called “Juicy Fruit,” proving Nelly had a knack for digging up retro gems.

5. “Grillz” (feat. Paul Wall & Ali & Gipp) (2005)

Before “bling” was a tired trope, Nelly turned dental fashion into a national obsession with this icy anthem.

Admit it: You still mumble “Grillz, grillz, grillz” every time you see someone with a gold tooth.

Fun fact: Paul Wall’s verse was so iconic he later launched his own grill business—because art imitates life.

Conclusion

From banjo beats to diamond-encrusted teeth, Nelly’s deep cuts are a masterclass in early 2000s nostalgia.

So go ahead—queue these up and watch your friends go from “Oh yeah!” to “HOW do I still know every word?!”

Which forgotten Nelly hit still lives rent-free in your head?