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R. Kelly Was Sentenced To Additional Prison Time For Sexually Abusing And Urinating On A 14-Year-Old Girl In An Infamous Tape
The R&B singer is already serving a 30-year prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking after a 2021 conviction in New York.
R. Kelly’s Ex-Manager Was Sentenced To One Year In Prison For Lying About A Shooting To Halt The Screening Of The Singer’s Docuseries
Donnell Russell already faces prison time for trying to suppress sexual abuse claims against the singer.
A Bootleg Version Of An Unreleased R. Kelly Album Was Released — And Quickly Removed — From Streaming Services As The Singer Serves A 30-Year Prison Sentence For Sexual Assault
An attorney for Kelly said the release was not authorized and that the singer “is having intellectual property stolen from him.”
R. Kelly Has Been Found Guilty Of Sexually Abusing And Urinating On A 14-Year-Old Girl In An Infamous Tape
Prosecutors had tried to show how the R&B singer, who was acquitted of producing child sex abuse images in 2008, escaped accountability for so long.
R. Kelly’s Attorney Suggested The Woman Who He Allegedly Sexually Assaulted And Urinated On In An Infamous Tape When She Was 14 Was Benefitting Greatly By Coming Forward Years Later
The woman, who was 14 when the R&B artist allegedly sexually assaulted her on videotape, denied she was seeking to benefit from agreeing to take the stand.
A Woman Said She Felt “Ashamed” By The Infamous Tape Of R. Kelly Allegedly Sexually Assaulting And Urinating On Her When She Was 14
The alleged victim, now 37, said the R&B singer groomed her for sexual abuse soon after he agreed to be her godfather.
R. Kelly's Attorney Ripped His Child Sex Abuse Case As Illegitimate And Blamed A “Mob Justice Climate” For His New Trial
Jurors heard opening statements Wednesday for a trial in which the R&B singer faces 13 counts, including producing and receiving child sexual abuse images and obstructing justice.
R. Kelly Could Finally Face Justice For The Tape Of Him Allegedly Sexually Abusing And Urinating On A 14-Year-Old Girl
Five alleged victims could be called to testify, including the girl in a graphic tape that became forever tied with Kelly’s public persona.
R. Kelly Has Been Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Federal Sex Crimes
Prosecutors argued that if Kelly had the chance to abuse more young people, he would do so.
An R. Kelly Fan Was Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To "Storm" The Offices Of The Prosecutors In His Sex Trafficking Trial
Christopher Gunn made the threats in a video he posted to YouTube, prosecutors said.
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"It ain't a mosh pit if ain't no injuries." —Travis Scott, "Stargazing"
An R. Kelly Associate Will Spend Eight Years In Prison For Setting A Car On Fire To Intimidate An Abuse Victim
Michael Williams, 38, set a car on fire outside the woman’s home before she was set to testify in Kelly’s racketeering trial.
An R. Kelly Survivor Described How She Felt While Giving Horrific Testimony About His Sexual Abuse
"You don't tell me what to do and what to wear and where to go and how long to be in a room anymore."
R. Kelly Has Been Found Guilty Of Federal Crimes After 11 Sexual Abuse Victims Testified Against Him
Kelly’s abuse of young victims was an open secret for decades, and prosecutors said it amounted to a criminal “enterprise.”
R. Kelly’s Defense Mocked Alleged Victims And Compared The Singer To Martin Luther King Jr. During Closing Arguments
Prosecutors, meanwhile, said dozens of witnesses, DNA, travel records, text messages, handwritten letters, photos, Facebook screenshots, and audio and video recordings proved Kelly was guilty.
Members of R. Kelly’s Entourage Came To His Defense, But Their Stories Didn’t Add Up
Some witnesses admitted they had a financial interest in Kelly’s acquittal, while others seemed to barely know him, and they all contradicted key facts.
A Former Cop Who Worked For R. Kelly Claimed He Never Saw The Singer With Young Girls — Then Acknowledged He Actually Did
Larry Hood, who left the Chicago Police Department after a forgery conviction, said he never saw Kelly abusing anyone — but he admitted to seeing him around Aaliyah and her “little friends” starting when she was 12 or 13.
A Former R. Kelly Assistant Said He Threatened Her: “In These Situations, People Come Up Missing”
When a teenage singer was said to be suing Kelly for sexual harassment, the R&B star allegedly threatened a staffer and told her to “pick a team.”
A Backup Singer Said She Walked In On R. Kelly Having Sex With Aaliyah When She Was A Teenager
The woman also said Kelly threatened her into having sex with him on a regular basis while she was underage.
She Thought She Was There To Interview R. Kelly. Instead, She Was Allegedly Imprisoned, Drugged, And Raped.
The woman testified she feared coming forward after being told by the singer's associates, "Don’t fuck with Mr. Kelly."
Drake’s Producer Explained Why R. Kelly Is Credited On "Certified Lover Boy"
"[I] just had to say something because to think we would stand beside that guy or write with him is just incredibly disgusting."
The Minister Who Married R. Kelly And Aaliyah Described Their Secret Wedding For The First Time
Nathan Edmond said he had agreed to never speak about the ceremony — until he was subpoenaed to testify on Kelly’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
A Sixth Alleged Victim Of R. Kelly's Said He Gave Her Herpes And Filmed Her Without Consent
The woman also said nude photos that Kelly had taken of her were released online after she went public with her allegations against the singer.
A Woman Testified R. Kelly Raped Her When She Was 17, Days After He’d Married Aaliyah
“I was in complete shock,” the woman told jurors as she recounted being taken to the singer’s dressing room for an autograph before he began sexually assaulting her. “I basically went blank.”
R. Kelly Allegedly Told A 17-Year-Old He Should Be Able To Have Sex With “Very Young Girls” Because He’s A “Genius”
“I’m a genius. We should be allowed to do whatever we want.”
R. Kelly Allegedly Made His Victims Write “Collateral” Letters As Blackmail. His Defense Tried To Use One As Evidence He’s Innocent.
R. Kelly’s attorneys used the letters to argue the woman was not a victim of abuse, but she said she was coerced into exactly what to write.
R. Kelly Told His Victims They Were Worthless To Isolate And Control Them, A Woman Who Lived With Him Said
The woman, identified in court only as Jane, previously testified that Kelly subjected her to years of sexual and physical abuse, including forcing her to get an abortion.
A Woman Who Moved In With R. Kelly When She Was 17 Said He Forced Her To Do Humiliation Porn And Get An Abortion
The woman testified Monday in Kelly’s federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. This story contains graphic descriptions of alleged abuse.
An Alleged R. Kelly Victim Said He Made Her Dress Like A Girl Scout During Sex
Delivering testimony on the second day of the singer’s trial, Jerhonda Pace spoke of the six months in 2010 during which, at 16 years old, she had a sexual relationship with Kelly.
One Of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Gave Horrific Testimony In Court On The First Day Of His Trial
“This case is about a predator,” prosecutors told the jury on the first day of the trial against the singer.
R. Kelly Is Going On Trial For His “Sex Cult” This Week. Here's What You Need To Know.
The disgraced R&B singer heads back into the courtroom on Wednesday on the most sweeping and serious charges he has yet faced.
17 Problematic Songs That Never Should've Been Recorded In The First Place
You're gonna want to update your classic rock playlist after reading this post.
Three Men Have Been Charged With Trying To Threaten Or Bribe R. Kelly's Alleged Victims
"The men charged today allegedly have shown that there is no line they will not cross to help Kelly avoid the consequences of his alleged crimes — even if it means re-victimizing his accusers."
R. Kelly Married Aaliyah When She Was 15. Now He's Being Charged With A Federal Crime.
They married on Aug. 31, 1994, when Aaliyah was just 15.
A Woman Who Lived With R. Kelly Claims She Wasn’t Behind Social Media Accounts Describing Her As His Victim
Joycelyn Savage is denying that she was responsible for posts on Patreon and Instagram describing her as one of Kelly’s victims. Instagram said the account was hacked.
Opinion: Cops Finally Found A Decent Use For Sex Trafficking Charges
Police and prosecutors love to use claims of "sex trafficking" to crack down on innocent sex workers. For once, though, they seem to be getting it right.
R. Kelly Was Denied Bond After Being Charged With Federal Sex Crimes
The R&B singer pleaded not guilty in Chicago federal court.
R. Kelly Was Charged With Federal Sex Crimes In Both Chicago And New York
The R&B singer is accused of paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to recover sex tapes and conceal his behavior.
R. Kelly Pleaded Not Guilty To 11 More Sex Abuse Charges Involving A Minor
The new charges were filed by a grand jury and involve a woman who was under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged abuse.
How The Story Of R. Kelly’s “Sex Cult” Finally Went Public — And Quickly Exploded
I spent almost 20 years reporting on R. Kelly, and nine months trying to find an outlet to publish the story of the “sex cult” that would — finally — get the world’s attention. (An excerpt from Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly.)
R. Kelly Has Been Indicted With 11 More Sexual Assault And Abuse Charges
The new charges were filed by a grand jury in Illinois and involve a woman who was under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged abuse.
“Surviving R. Kelly” Kicked Off A #MeToo Movement In East Africa
Ethiopian women are using Instagram to encourage their community to confront an issue usually greeted with silence.
A Pennsylvania Man Says He Found A Tape Of R. Kelly Allegedly Abusing Underage Girls And Gave It To Law Enforcement
Attorney Gloria Allred is representing Gary Dennis, who found the tape. Authorities in New York declined to comment.
R. Kelly Is Out Of Jail After A $161,000 Child Support Payment Was Paid For Him
"I promise you, we're gonna straighten all this stuff out, that's all I can say right now," he said in a brief statement to reporters.
How Traditional Ideas About The Ideal Father Can Mask Abuse
From R. Kelly to Michael Jackson, men accused of preying on children often use idealized versions of fatherhood to maintain their innocence and hide their abuse.
The Two Women Living With R. Kelly Said They Love Him And Accused Their Parents Of Blackmailing The Singer
Azriel Clary and Jocelyn Savage defended R. Kelly in an interview with Gayle King and said their parents were liars who were trying to "scam" the singer.
R. Kelly Is Back In Jail After Failing To Pay $161,663 In Child Support
The R&B singer was ordered held until he comes up with the full amount to pay his ex-wife.
People Are Praising Gayle King For Keeping Her Cool While Interviewing R. Kelly
Kelly exploded in the interview, saying, "I’m fighting for my fucking life.”
R. Kelly Said “I’m Fighting For My Fucking Life” In His First TV Interview Since Being Charged With Sexual Abuse
“Quit playin’. I didn’t do this stuff. This is not me,” he told CBS This Morning.
“Leaving Neverland” Reveals The Monster We Didn’t Want To See In Michael Jackson
In telling the gut-wrenching stories of two boys who survived Jackson’s alleged abuse, the HBO documentary digs deep into the most painful contradictions of a cultural icon.
R. Kelly Allegedly Met One Of His Underage Sex Abuse Victims At His 2008 Trial
An Illinois court heard new details of the aggravated criminal sexual assault charges against R. Kelly during a bond hearing on Saturday.
Two More Women Are Accusing R. Kelly Of Sexual Misconduct When They Were Teens
The women, now 39 and 40, held a news conference with attorney Gloria Allred to announce their allegations.
We’re Finally Listening To Lorena Bobbitt. Why Did It Take So Long?
Documentaries that rethink decades-old scandals, like Amazon’s Lorena, are becoming routine. But when will we start extending public empathy in real time?
A New Tape Allegedly Shows R. Kelly Sexually Assaulting An Underage Girl
The tape was sent to Chicago prosecutors by lawyer Michael Avenatti.
The #MuteRKelly Campaign Appears To Be Succeeding At US Radio Stations After The Lifetime Doc
Amid renewed attention on the R&B singer and his sexual misconduct allegations, many radio workers are opting to #MuteRKelly. “You have to feel some type of culpability or feel complicit in some way,” said one DJ, “especially if you work in radio.”
“Insecure” Star Amanda Seales Slammed R. Kelly And Erykah Badu
“His art is literally interconnected to the actual heinous acts that he is performing.”
R. Kelly's Former Manager Surrendered To Authorities After Allegedly Threatening Joycelyn Savage's Family
James Mason allegedly threatened to harm the family of Joycelyn Savage, one of the women featured in the Lifetime documentary Surviving R. Kelly, after her father tried to contact her.
R. Kelly Has Reportedly Been Dropped By His Record Label
Kelly has been removed from the "artists" section of the website of RCA Records, where he was featured as recently as last month.
How Did The Media Get The R. Kelly Story So Wrong? The New York Times Led The Way.
Throughout the 2000s, America's most influential newspaper celebrated R. Kelly as a pop genius and downplayed the horrific reports coming out of Chicago.
One Of R. Kelly’s Alleged Victims Accused The Singer Of Threatening Her To Keep Silent
An attorney for Faith Rodgers said they also plan to meet with New York police detectives regarding their investigation into potential victims.
R. Kelly Protesters And Fans Faced Off Outside His Chicago Studio
The protest took place after Illinois officials denied a permit for a scheduled concert because of security concerns.
Here Are 53 Songs Written Or Sung By R. Kelly That Are Now Tainted
The R&B artist’s impact went beyond his own songs. What are we to do about the music from all the artists he influenced and wrote for?
R. Kelly’s Daughter Called Her Father A "Monster" In A Lengthy Instagram Story
On Instagram, Buku Abi said her silence over the years was a coping mechanism because she was suffering as a victim herself.
Morning Update: Lady Gaga Apologizes For Working With R. Kelly
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Lady Gaga Apologized For Working With Alleged Predator R. Kelly
"I stand behind these women 1000%," Gaga wrote. "The allegations against R Kelly [are] absolutely horrifying and indefensible."
Poetry: After Watching “Surviving R. Kelly”
"People want me to believe / there’s a difference when the result / is the same, same, same."
R. Kelly Is Being Investigated In Georgia And Illinois After The Lifetime Documentary About Him
The attorney representing parents who told police their adult daughter is being held captive by Kelly confirmed to BuzzFeed News that prosecutors had reached out after the documentary series aired.
John Legend Defended Himself After People Called Him A Hypocrite For Criticizing R. Kelly
People have shared a photo of Legend and his wife posing in 2016 with Harvey Weinstein as evidence of his hypocrisy, but the singer is fighting back.
Chance The Rapper Said His Comments About Regretting Working With R. Kelly Were Taken Out Of Context
"I apologize to all of his survivors for working with him and for taking this long to speak out."
John Legend Says He Believes R. Kelly's Accusers And Won't Protect "A Serial Child Rapist"
“It didn't feel risky at all," Legend said of his decision to appear in Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly documentary.
The Premiere Of The "Surviving R. Kelly" Documentary Was Evacuated Over A Gun Threat
"What happened tonight was awful, especially for the women who had bravely shared their painful stories," #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke said.
A Journalist Says She Was Assaulted While Trying to Film A Documentary About R. Kelly
“All I know is I felt an arm around my neck and I was lifted up,” said the documentarian, Lyric Cabral, of her abrupt ejection from a club where R. Kelly was hosting an afterparty. “The next thing I know I’m facing outside.”
Morning Update: Just Read The Room, R. Kelly
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R. Kelly Released A New Song That Addresses His Sexual Abuse Allegations
The 19-minute song is titled “I Admit."
Spotify Reversed Its Policy And Will No Longer Punish Musicians For "Hateful" Conduct
"We don’t aim to play judge and jury," Spotify said.
Spotify's CEO Says He Regrets How The R. Kelly Move Was Handled
One former music industry insider said Daniel Ek appeared to be backtracking on the moral stand he took this month.
Alleged Abuse Victim's Father Says R. Kelly's Manager Made A Death Threat
On Tuesday, the family met with police about alleged “terroristic threats” made by Kelly’s manager: “I’m gonna do harm to you and your family, when I see you I’m gonna get you, I’m going to fucking kill you.”
R. Kelly Is Being Sued For Sexual Battery And False Imprisonment
Faith Rodgers, 20, claimed the singer knowingly gave her herpes during their abusive yearlong relationship.
Spotify a banni R. Kelly de ses playlists, mais pas Bertrand Cantat
Accusé de violences sexuelles, le chanteur de R'n'B ne sera plus sélectionné par la plateforme. Le chanteur de Noir Désir, condamné en 2004 pour avoir tué Marie Trintignant, s'y trouve encore.
Apple Music And Pandora Are No Longer Promoting R. Kelly's Music
Spotify announced a similar policy earlier this week as the singer faces a boycott over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Spotify Will No Longer Promote R. Kelly’s Music In Its Playlists Or Anywhere On Its Platform
Rapper XXXTentacion's music has also been removed from all Spotify playlists.
“He’s A Predator”: Two More Women Speak Out About R. Kelly’s Alleged Sexual Abuse
The new allegations range from underage sexual abuse in the 1990s to holding a “brainwashed” woman in a “cult” today.
Time's Up Has Launched A Campaign To Boycott R. Kelly
Women of color in the Hollywood-led Time's Up movement want to end R. Kelly's career because of the many allegations against him, using the campaign #MuteRKelly.
The Woman Who Said R. Kelly Abused Her Refuses To Be Silenced
For Jerhonda Pace, who last summer accused musician R. Kelly of abusing her when she was a minor, watching #MeToo take down powerful men has been bittersweet. “What about R. Kelly’s victims? What about us? Nothing happened for us.”
The Man Accused Of Robbing Two Of R. Kelly's Homes Has Turned Himself In
Entire rooms were emptied and the contents sold, police told BuzzFeed News. Alfonso Walker turned himself into police on Monday after more than a week on the run.
K. Michelle On Abuse Allegations Against R. Kelly: "Right Is Right And Wrong Is Wrong"
"I’ve been going back and forth with how to speak about it and how to do right for those girls," the singer told Billboard.
A Woman Who Says She Had Underage Sex With R. Kelly Is Finally Telling Her Story
Jerhonda Pace was just 15 when she met her musical idol, R. Kelly, outside his child pornography trial. The alleged underage sexual relationship with him that followed and subsequent payouts mirror decades of allegations against the star.
A Georgia Official Is Calling For A Criminal Investigation Into R. Kelly
The Fulton County, Georgia, commission chairman cited new evidence uncovered by law enforcement.
R. Kelly Show In Atlanta Will Go On Despite Local Government Opposition
County commissioners had hoped to block the show in light of recent allegations of physical and mental abuse.
Here's What 43 Of R. Kelly's Former Collaborators Said When Asked If They'd Work With Him Again
After BuzzFeed News reported that parents told police Kelly has been holding several women against their will, we reached out to some of his former collaborators.
One Of R. Kelly's Alleged Captives Has Now Released Two Videos, But Won't Reveal Her Location Or Say She's Free To Leave
In the first video, there's an odd shadow on her.
People Are Begging Other Artists To Cover "Ignition (Remix)" After The R. Kelly Story
Someone has to step up.
R. Kelly "Unequivocally Denies" Allegations That He Is Holding Women Against Their Will
BuzzFeed News reported Monday that Kelly is accused of holding several women in his Georgia “guest house” or at his Chicago recording studio.
Parents Told Police Their Daughter Is Being Held Against Her Will In R. Kelly’s “Cult”
As the R&B legend tours the country this summer, parents have told police that R. Kelly is keeping women against their will in an abusive "cult" that's tearing families apart. Three former members of Kelly’s inner circle told BuzzFeed News similar stories.
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