About R kelly?
R. Kelly, full name Robert Sylvester Kelly, was an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who was one of the best-selling rhythm-and-blues (R&B) artists of the 1990s and early 21st century, known for his gospel-tinged vocal delivery and highly sexualized lyrics. Kelly faced numerous allegations of sexual abuse throughout his career, and he was convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering in 2021.
Kelly was raised in Chicago’s public housing projects, and his mother instilled in him a strong sense of Christian faith.
Although faith has been a recurring theme in his lyrics, early singles such as “Sex Me” (1993) established carnality as the center of his music. The tension between the sacred and profane, as well as the contrast between his tough-guy persona and tender vocals, have been constants throughout his career. Kelly collaborated with the vocal group Public Announcement on his debut album, Born into the ’90s (1992), to deliver a smooth and melodic signature sound laced with hip-hop rhythms. Subsequent efforts were even more successful. Kelly’s R&B market dominance translated into pop stardom. His inspirational ballad “I Believe I Can Fly” (1996) was a huge hit, earning him three Grammys, including one for best R&B song.
Kelly had more songs reach the top 40 of the Billboard singles chart in the 1990s than any other male solo artist, with hits such as “Bump n’ Grind” (1994), “You Remind Me of Something” (1995), and “I’m Your Angel” (1998). The latter song, a duet with Céline Dion, helped propel the album R. (1998) to success, selling more than eight million copies in the United States alone. However, his personal life was marred by scandal, beginning with the revelation that he had secretly married singer Aaliyah in 1994, when she was 15; the illegal marriage was soon annulled.Kelly’s problems came to a head in 2002, when authorities obtained a videotape (first provided to the Chicago Sun-Times by an anonymous source) purportedly showing Kelly having sex with another underage girl. He was quickly indicted on multiple child pornography charges, but his trial was delayed for several years due to a variety of circumstances.
Throughout the lengthy pre-trial period, Kelly continued to release albums that, if anything, became more sexually explicit, though they also included uplifting songs. Despite some initial public shock and backlash as a result of the criminal allegations, Kelly’s albums Chocolate Factory (2003), which featured the bouncy “Ignition (Remix),” and Happy People/U Saved Me (2004) helped him maintain his status as one of the world’s leading R&B artists. Trapped in the Closet, a music video series in which he plaintively narrated a progressively byzantine melodrama, pushed him even further; the first five installments were included as a song cycle on his album TP.3 Reloaded (2005), and more than a dozen followed on DVD releases. Kelly was acquitted of all charges by a jury in 2008.
Kelly’s salaciousness was toned down on his albums Love Letter (2010) and Write Me Back (2012), which were rooted primarily in the lush sound of 1960s and 1970s soul music. With Black Panties (2013) and The Buffet (2014), he returned to more sexually explicit material (2015). In 2016, the holiday album 12 Nights of Christmas was released. In addition to his solo work, he collaborated on two albums with rapper Jay-Z (2002 and 2004), and he wrote and produced songs for a variety of artists, including Michael Jackson and the Isley Brothers. In 2012, Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me, a memoir co-written with David Ritz, was released.
During this time, Kelly faced new allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct, including allegations that he ran a sex cult. In 2017, the #MuteRKelly movement was launched in response to a growing backlash, calling for a boycott of his music. Two years later, the Lifetime channel aired the six-part documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, which investigated the singer’s allegations. A month after the program aired, the state of Illinois charged Kelly with ten counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty, and additional state charges were later filed against him.Kelly was also investigated by federal authorities, who charged him with various crimes in July 2019. Kelly was arrested at the time, and he was denied bail on multiple occasions. In August 2021, he went on trial in federal court in Brooklyn on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. He was found guilty on all counts the following month. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June 2022.
Is R Kelly still alive?
R Kelly is still alive and incarcerated at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. He was briefly placed on suicide watch following his sentencing in July 2022, but he is gradually acclimating to his new surroundings.
Where is R kelly now?
Kelly is an inmate at Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago with the federal register number 09627-035. He is still fighting his two convictions.
[ads2]
