This Week In History

R. Kelly dropped his classic "Chocolate Factory" album

Solitary Confinement - As the world celebrated Wayne’s no. 1 album, news surfaced that the rapper was put in solitary confinement for the music contraband incident that took place back in May.

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This Week In History - Lil Wayne getting sued for cancelling shows, Big L's untimely death and R. Kelly's <em>The Chocolate Factory</em> all happened this week. We take a look at other memorable moments that happened this week in history.

Aretha Day - Two days after Aretha Franklin recorded her no.1 record, “Respect,” Aretha Franklin Day is declared in the singer’s hometown, Detroit on February 16, 1967.

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Aretha Day - Two days after Aretha Franklin recorded her no.1 record, “Respect,” Aretha Franklin Day is declared in the singer’s hometown, Detroit on February 16, 1967.

Destiny's Child - Destiny’s Child released their self-titled debut album on February 17, 1998. The LP produced a hit in “No, No, No Part 2” featuring Wyclef and was certified platinum. The group was initially comprised of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson. Luckett and Roberson were replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin midway through the second album. Franklin later dropped out.

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Destiny's Child - Destiny’s Child released their self-titled debut album on February 17, 1998. The LP produced a hit in “No, No, No Part 2” featuring Wyclef and was certified platinum. The group was initially comprised of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson. Luckett and Roberson were replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin midway through the second album. Franklin later dropped out.

Weezy Gets Baby - Lil Wayne's proven to be fertile, lyrically and otherwise. He was barely out of jail when a woman accused him of being the father of her 8-year-old daughter and demanded he submit a DNA test. He's yet to be linked to anyone romantically post-jail, but another alleged baby momma should surface on Bossip or TMZ...in about nine months or so.

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Lil Wayne Sued - On February 17, 2009, Lil Wayne was hit with a 1.3 million lawsuit for cancelling NY shows. Wayne had vowed not to perform in New York after getting arrested for marijuana and gun possession. The arrest later lead to him spending eight months in Rikers Island.

R.Kelly - Roughly a year after R. Kelly’s sex tape scandal, which allegedly pictured the singer having sex with an underage girl, the R released &lt;em&gt;The Chocolate Factory&lt;/em&gt; on February 18, 2003. The album was instant classic and sold 3 million copies.

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R.Kelly - Roughly a year after R. Kelly’s sex tape scandal, which allegedly pictured the singer having sex with an underage girl, the R released <em>The Chocolate Factory</em> on February 18, 2003. The album was instant classic and sold 3 million copies.

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Flo Rida - On February 18, 2009, Flo Rida broke his own record when “Right Round” was downloaded 636,000 in its first week. He’d initially held the record for his 2008 single, “Low” featuring T-Pain, which was downloaded 467,000 in its first week.

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Flo Rida - On February 18, 2009, Flo Rida broke his own record when “Right Round” was downloaded 636,000 in its first week. He’d initially held the record for his 2008 single, “Low” featuring T-Pain, which was downloaded 467,000 in its first week.

Smokey Robinson Is Born - Legendary Motown singer Smoky Robinson was born in Detroit on February 19, 1940. The singer went on to have a successful solo career and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

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Smokey Robinson Is Born - Legendary Motown singer Smoky Robinson was born in Detroit on February 19, 1940. The singer went on to have a successful solo career and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

Eminem and Elton Duet - After being bashed for allegedly homophobic lyrics on his &lt;em&gt; Marshall Mathers LP&lt;/em&gt;, Em fired back by enlisting Elton John, an openly gay performer, to perform “Stan” at the Grammy Awards on February 21, 2001.

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Eminem and Elton Duet - After being bashed for allegedly homophobic lyrics on his <em> Marshall Mathers LP</em>, Em fired back by enlisting Elton John, an openly gay performer, to perform “Stan” at the Grammy Awards on February 21, 2001.