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.

By
Reggie Ugwu
by Reggie Ugwu

BuzzFeed News Reporter

and
Alanna Bennett
by Alanna Bennett

BuzzFeed News Contributor

On Monday, BuzzFeed News reported that R. Kelly has been holding several women against their will in an abusive cult, parents told police.

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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

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His representative did not respond.

2. Lady Gaga

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Her representative did not respond.

3. Jeremih

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His representative did not respond.

4. T.I.

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His representative had no comment.

5. Usher

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His representative did not respond.

6. Celine Dion

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Her representative did not respond.

7. Jay-Z

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His representative did not respond.

8. Ja Rule

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His representative did not respond.

9. Ashanti

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Her representative did not respond.

10. T-Pain

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His representative had no comment.

11. Snoop Dogg

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His representative did not respond.

12. Britney Spears

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Her representative did not respond.

13. Justin Bieber

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His representative did not respond.

14. Ludacris

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His representative did not respond.

15. Mariah Carey

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Her representative did not respond.

16. Kid Rock

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His representative did not respond.

17. Chris Brown

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His representative had no comment.

18. Phoenix

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Their representative did not respond.

19. Pharrell

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His representative did not respond.

20. Future

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His representative did not respond.

21. Keri Hilson

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Her representative did not respond.

22. 50 Cent

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His representative did not respond.

23. Nelly

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His representative said, "He will be traveling and untraceable by deadline."

24. Kelly Price

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Her representative did not respond.

25. Gucci Mane

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His representative did not respond.

26. LL Cool J

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His representative did not respond.

27. Ciara

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Her representative said, "Ciara is currently traveling overseas and we will not be commenting on this story."

28. The Game

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His representative did not respond.

29. 2 Chainz

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His representative did not respond.

30. Lil' Kim

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Her representative said he forwarded the request for a comment to her.

31. Nas

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His representative did not respond.

32. Lil Wayne

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His representative did not respond.

33. Mary J. Blige

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Her representative did not respond.

34. Diddy

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His representative said, "Mr. Combs is on holiday with his family and not available."

35. Nick Cannon

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His representative did not respond.

36. Fat Joe

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His representative did not respond.

37. Jennifer Hudson

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Her representative did not respond.

38. Twista

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His representative had no comment.

39. Lil Jon

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His representative had no comment.

40. Birdman

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His representative did not respond.

41. DJ Cassidy

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His representative did not respond.

42. Sean Paul

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His representative did not respond.

43. Akon

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His representative did not respond.

This post will be updated with any responses received after publication.

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