Diddy and Nelly Among Rappers Who Abandoned Lavish Mansions: Inside Their Forgotten Estates

Some of hip-hop’s biggest stars have left behind abandoned mansions that once symbolized their success. Rappers like Nelly, Diddy, Birdman, Kanye West, and 50 Cent have all walked away from luxurious homes that now stand as empty shells. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 15: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/WireImage) Nelly Nixed St. Louis Mansion Nelly’s Wildwood, Missouri, mansion, purchased in 2002 for $1.9 million, was intended to be his dream home just outside of his St. Louis hometown, according to Realtor. Photo: Realtor The property sprawled across& 12 acres& and featured a private basketball court and a three-car garage. The& now-disregarded mansion& has six bedrooms and& 6.5 bathrooms, encompassing nearly& 11,000 square feet. Built in& 1998, it is situated on a hillside, offering what the report described as “some of the best views in Missouri.” TikTokers who trespassed into the abandoned mansion found numerous unfinished rooms, signs of extensive mold, debris, and overall neglect throughout the estate. In 2009, the property was reportedly burglarized, with video games and electronics stolen while Nelly was away. The current owners remain anonymous,...