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Opinion: Stop Crowning a Predator: Tyrese’s R. Kelly Comments Are a Symptom of a Bigger Problem

Every time people in entertainment praise R. Kelly as 'the King of R&B,' they tell survivors of sexual abuse—especially young Black girls—that their pain is less important than a hit record.
09/09/2025

R. Kelly’s Bid for Home Release Denied Amid Wild Claims of Murder Plot, Medical Neglect

A federal judge shut down the singer's latest legal attempt to leave prison after he alleged a murder-for-hire conspiracy involving prison staff and a white supremacist gang member.
06/20/2025

R. Kelly Claims He Was Given an Overdose by Prison Staff, Seeks Emergency Release

The convicted singer says his life is in danger behind bars, alleging a possible murder plot, forced overdose, and denial of medical care—while the government calls his claims manipulative and unfounded.
06/17/2025

R. Kelly’s 30-Year Prison Sentence Stands After Federal Court Rejects Appeal

A federal appeals court rules against R. Kelly, reinforcing his racketeering and sex trafficking convictions.
02/14/2025

Drea Kelly Defends Keeping R. Kelly’s Last Name

The singer's ex-wife says she's earned it in 'blood, sweat, and tears.'
12/11/2024

R. Kelly Files Lawsuit Against United States For Seizing Commissary Money

The disgraced R&B singer is suing the government for the $28,000 he had in his canteen that was used to settle a judgment levied against him.
03/18/2024

R. Kelly Says He Wasn’t Aware of $10.5M Lawsuit Loss Over Threat to Screen Documentary

The disgraced R&B singer is currently serving a 30-year sentence after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking in 2022.
01/17/2024

R. Kelly and Universal Music Group Have 10 Ten Days to Pay More Than $500K in Royalties to Singer’s Abuse Victims

The disgraced singer is currently serving a 31-year sentence.
08/25/2023

R. Kelly’s Record Label Required To Pay $500K Owed To Singer’s Victims

On Thursday, prosecutors in New York filed a writ of continuing garnishment.
06/02/2023
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R. Kelly’s Lawyer Says ‘I Admit It’ Album Was Unauthorized

He reportedly sang about sexual abuse claims on the album.
12/14/2022

R. Kelly Ordered To Pay Some Victims For Therapy And Herpes Treatment

He’s required to pay at least $300,000 to a pair of his victims.
09/29/2022