Rapper Nelly decided to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, sending them a truck loaded with food, clothes and medicines, from his fundraiser.

Nelly, 31, impressed by the tragedy from New Orleans, organized a fundraiser and clothing drive in his hometown, St Louis, Missouri, to raise money and supplies for Katrina victims.

Nelly tells MTV News: "Everyone came out. It was unbelievable."

The rapper also signed up to join a host of stars for a benefit concert with David Banner in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, with Ti,Young Jeezy, Twista and others, through Banner's Heal the Hood Foundation.

Nelly adds of Banner: "He's been affected personally, and he's also a good friend of mine. We're working on a few other things. I think people will be working on this through the year. I don't think we'll see anybody slow up."

Nelly, on November 2, 1974, first came to mainstream audiences with "Country Grammar" (2000) and released "Free City" with his St. Louis crew the St. Lunatics in 2001.

The 2002 single "Hot in Herre" was also tremendously popular, as was its follow-up, "Dilemma," which featured vocals by Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child.

At the 45th annual Grammy Awards Nelly received two Grammys for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and shared a Grammy with Kelly Rowland for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

In 2004 Nelly won his third Grammy this time for his number one hit single "Shake Ya Tailfeather".

Nelly used to be seen always with a white bandage on his left cheek, which he no longer wears. It was in remembrance of his brother who was in jail at the time.