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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Keri Hilson and R. Kelly attend R. Kelly's Birthday celebration at Time Restaurant on January 8, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Keri Hilson Slammed for Naming R. Kelly Among Favorite Singer-Songwriters: 'What a Loser'

Hilson called her "Number One" collaborator "most inspiring," ahead of the late Michael Jackson.

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Gayle King Says R. Kelly's Team Thanked Her For Allowing Him to Show 'Passion and Pain' in Interview

The 'CBS Mornings' anchor recalled the interview going "off the rails."

Aaliyah wearing a white bandana and hoop earrings, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
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Aaliyah’s Estate Appears to Suggest Fans Cover R. Kelly’s Face on Album Reissue

R. Kelly appears on the cover of Aaliyah's 1994 debut album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number.'

Alex Ocho29 days ago
K. Michelle Finally Admits to Romantic Relationship with R. Kelly: 'I Was In Love With Him'
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K. Michelle Finally Admits She Was 'In Love' With R. Kelly

On The Jason Lee Show, the singer finally confirms she was in love with R. Kelly—and hints at secrets that could expose the entire inner circle.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 26: R&B singer R. Kelly (C) arrives at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building for a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
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R. Kelly No Longer in Solitary Confinement Following Internal Review

The R&B singer-songwriter was accused of having the phone number of a former prison warden, leading to his time in prison isolation.

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Teddy Riley and R. Kelly
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Teddy Riley Walks Back Previous Comments About Working With R. Kelly

“If my comments caused hurt, I sincerely apologize."

Trey Alston118 days ago
R. Kelly in a suit and sunglasses is under an umbrella, surrounded by others in a public setting.
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R. Kelly's Lawyer Says Singer Is Being Investigated Over Possession of Ex-Prison Official's Number

The singer has been moved into "isolation" as the investigation continues, per his lawyer.

R. Kelly in an orange prison jumpsuit stands in profile during a court appearance.
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No, R. Kelly Has Not Escaped From Prison

A fake claim that R. Kelly escaped from prison is making the rounds again.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: Singer R. Kelly arrives at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on June 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The singer appeared in court to face new charges of criminal sexual abuse. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala on April 30, 2025 in New York City.
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R. Kelly Accuser Says She Felt ‘Terrified’ and ‘Exposed’ by Dave Chappelle’s ‘Piss on You’ Sketch

The actor and comedian parodied Kelly in a 2003 episode of 'Chappelle's Show.'

Singers Sparkle (Stephanie Edwards) and R. Kelly (Robert Sylvester Kelly) poses for photos during a break in filming of Sparkle's video for her song, 'Be Careful' on location in Chicago, Illinois in December 1997.
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Sparkle Slams Her Niece, R. Kelly Accuser Reshona Landfair, as a Liar

Sparkle claims that she's gotten "hell" after accusations that she enabled her niece to be groomed by R. Kelly.

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R. Kelly Protégé Sparkle Refutes Reshona Landfair's 'Grooming' Claim
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Sparkle Responds to Niece Reshona Landfair’s ‘Grooming’ Claim Tied to R. Kelly

As Reshona Landfair’s memoir on alleged R. Kelly abuse drops, Sparkle pushes back on 'grooming' claims and reveals what she says really happened inside the family.

R. Kelly Victim Reshonda Landfair Breaks Her Silence: 'I Was Not Just the R. Kelly Girl'
Pop Culture

R. Kelly Survivor Reshonda Landfair Speaks Out in First Public Interview

Reshonda Landfair, who testified anonymously in the R. Kelly trials, speaks publicly for the first time in a new Rolling Stone interview.

Teddy Riley and R. Kelly
Music

Teddy Riley Posts New R. Kelly Music, Says More Is On The Way

Kelly performed a version of Chris Brown's "It Depends."

Trey Alston160 days ago
21 Savage
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21 Savage Flips R. Kelly’s "I Wish," Pays Tribute to Young Dolph, Takeoff, and More

21 dropped off his new album, 'What Happened to the Streets?' on Friday.

tara mahadevan189 days ago
Three men are pictured: The Game smiling in a black shirt, Sean "Diddy" Combs wearing sunglasses and a grey outfit, and R. Kelly in a blue fur-trimmed coat.
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The Game Calls for Diddy and R. Kelly’s Release at His Birthday Party: ‘Free All the Freaky Homies’

A new video of the 'Hate It Or Love It' rapper calling for their freedom is making rounds online.

Alex Ocho199 days ago
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R. Kelly Accuser Announces New Memoir, 'Who's Watching Shorty'
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R. Kelly Accuser Announces New Memoir, 'Who's Watching Shorty?'

Reshona Landfair was just 14 when the tape that later helped convict R. Kelly first surfaced.

R. Kelly's Former 'Chocolate Factory' Chicago Mansion Sold for Measly $1.6M
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R. Kelly's Former 'Chocolate Factory' Chicago Mansion Sold for $1.6M

The 'Chocolate Factory' was where the disgraced R&B singer recorded his best-known hits — and committed his worst crimes.

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