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.
On Monday, BuzzFeed News reported that R. Kelly has been holding several women against their will in an abusive cult, parents told police.
In the wake of the report, BuzzFeed News since asked many of Kelly's former collaborators from his 25-year career if they'd work with him again. We gave their representatives at least 24 hours to get back to us. Here are their responses.
1. Chance the Rapper
His representative did not respond.
2. Lady Gaga
Her representative did not respond.
3. Jeremih
His representative did not respond.
4. T.I.
His representative had no comment.
5. Usher
His representative did not respond.
6. Celine Dion
Her representative did not respond.
7. Jay-Z
His representative did not respond.
8. Ja Rule
His representative did not respond.
9. Ashanti
Her representative did not respond.
10. T-Pain
His representative had no comment.
11. Snoop Dogg
His representative did not respond.
12. Britney Spears
Her representative did not respond.
13. Justin Bieber
His representative did not respond.
14. Ludacris
His representative did not respond.
15. Mariah Carey
Her representative did not respond.
16. Kid Rock
His representative did not respond.
17. Chris Brown
His representative had no comment.
18. Phoenix
Their representative did not respond.
19. Pharrell
His representative did not respond.
20. Future
His representative did not respond.
21. Keri Hilson
Her representative did not respond.
22. 50 Cent
His representative did not respond.
23. Nelly
His representative said, "He will be traveling and untraceable by deadline."
24. Kelly Price
Her representative did not respond.
25. Gucci Mane
His representative did not respond.
26. LL Cool J
His representative did not respond.
27. Ciara
Her representative said, "Ciara is currently traveling overseas and we will not be commenting on this story."
28. The Game
His representative did not respond.
29. 2 Chainz
His representative did not respond.
30. Lil' Kim
Her representative said he forwarded the request for a comment to her.
31. Nas
His representative did not respond.
32. Lil Wayne
His representative did not respond.
33. Mary J. Blige
Her representative did not respond.
34. Diddy
His representative said, "Mr. Combs is on holiday with his family and not available."
35. Nick Cannon
His representative did not respond.
36. Fat Joe
His representative did not respond.
37. Jennifer Hudson
Her representative did not respond.
38. Twista
His representative had no comment.
39. Lil Jon
His representative had no comment.
40. Birdman
His representative did not respond.
41. DJ Cassidy
His representative did not respond.
42. Sean Paul
His representative did not respond.
43. Akon
His representative did not respond.
This post will be updated with any responses received after publication.
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Reggie Ugwu is a features writer for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
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Alanna Bennett is an entertainment reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
Contact Alanna Bennett at alanna.bennett@buzzfeed.com.