
Joss Stone has sparked up an unlikely friendship with US rapper Nelly.
The Devon-born singer, 21, and hip hop artist, 33, are said to have bonded because of their showbiz lifestyles.
‘Joss and Nelly have been out on a few dates together,’ a source tells the Daily Mirror.
‘It's early days but we haven't seen Joss this happy in quite a long time.
‘It's great she has met someone as successful as she is and who understands the pressures being a performer can put on your life.
'And it helps that he is hot too - he is just her type.’
Nelly is thought to be in a relationship with Ashanti, 27.

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