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People mainly point to two bits when talking about 21st century comedy on R. Kelly’s child pornography case: Huey Freeman talking some sense into the courtroom on The Boondocks and the absurd “Piss on You” skit on Chappelle‘s Show. Both have made social media rounds after the damning Surviving R. Kelly docu-series. The rediscoveries led to the obvious question of how do the […]
True to the nature of R. Kelly‘s scandals, a video tape has surfaced that lays to rest claims made by Kelly’s lawyers that he did not know Aaliyah was underage when their relationship began. In the video unearthed by TMZ, Kelly clearly states in that he is aware that his soon-to-be wife is 14 years old. “Right now I’m producing […]
In light of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly docuseries and the subsequent protests and repercussions, Kelly’s label RCA has reportedly put his music on hold for the time being. Sources close to RCA Records and Sony tell TMZ the company’s refusing to put any money behind new music for Kelly. The disgraced singer is particularly frustrated about this because he’s still obligated to produce two more […]
French Montana seems totally cool with R. Kelly’s legacy and believes the singer even has the right to enjoy it, regardless of the sexual abuse allegations. When speaking with TMZ, French referenced Michael Jackson—whose public image had been damaged by child sexual abuse charges—in his R. Kelly defense. “All the greats went down like that,” […]
Memphis Bleek is the latest person to weigh in on Dame Dash‘s appearance on Nick Cannon’s Cannon’s Class podcast. After 50 Cent and Funkmaster Flex have already taken Dash to task for insinuating things about JAY-Z’s relationship with Foxy Brown, former Roc-A-Fella rhymer Memphis Bleek used his insider perspective to say that Dash was lying about […]
Lady Gaga’s 2013 song “Do What U Want,” featuring R. Kelly, saw a 13,720 percent boost in the U.S. sales following her statement about working with the singer, according to Billboard. Nielsen Music reports that the song sold 2,000 downloads on Jan. 10. That’s a surge from the song’s inconsequential figure from the day before. […]
R. Kelly’s lawyer was interviewed by the Associated Press on Friday, and called the allegations against his client “disgusting.” Steve Greenberg, who represents Kelly, explained that Kelly “never knowingly” had intercourse with underage women, and never “forced anyone to do anything.” He also stated that the maligned singer “never held anyone captive,” and “never abused […]
TMZ reports that authorities questioned R. Kelly on Friday, after receiving reports that the disgraced singer was holding women hostage inside his Chicago home. According to the Chicago Tribute, an out-of-state caller told the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office that two women were being held against their will at Kelly’s Trump Tower residence. The office passed the information along to the […]
With all the accusations against R. Kelly that were both brought to light and resurfaced thanks to Lifetime’s explosive Surviving R. Kelly docuseries, a judge has granted a motion that will allow Chicago building instructors to investigate the recording studio that was featured in the series. Rolling Stone reports that Chicago’s buildings department will access the studio to see whether he […]
Nick Cannon is joining the train of former R. Kelly collaborators apologizing for working with the documented predator. Cannon went on Instagram to write out a formal apology to women for turning a blind eye when collaborating on the 2003 hit “Gigolo.” “After much self reflection and meditation, I have to be one the first […]
