R Kelly
Morning Update: Lady Gaga Apologizes For Working With R. Kelly
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Lady Gaga Apologized For Working With Alleged Predator R. Kelly
"I stand behind these women 1000%," Gaga wrote. "The allegations against R Kelly [are] absolutely horrifying and indefensible."
Poetry: After Watching “Surviving R. Kelly”
"People want me to believe / there’s a difference when the result / is the same, same, same."
R. Kelly Is Being Investigated In Georgia And Illinois After The Lifetime Documentary About Him
The attorney representing parents who told police their adult daughter is being held captive by Kelly confirmed to BuzzFeed News that prosecutors had reached out after the documentary series aired.
John Legend Defended Himself After People Called Him A Hypocrite For Criticizing R. Kelly
People have shared a photo of Legend and his wife posing in 2016 with Harvey Weinstein as evidence of his hypocrisy, but the singer is fighting back.
Chance The Rapper Said His Comments About Regretting Working With R. Kelly Were Taken Out Of Context
"I apologize to all of his survivors for working with him and for taking this long to speak out."
John Legend Says He Believes R. Kelly's Accusers And Won't Protect "A Serial Child Rapist"
“It didn't feel risky at all," Legend said of his decision to appear in Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly documentary.
The Premiere Of The "Surviving R. Kelly" Documentary Was Evacuated Over A Gun Threat
"What happened tonight was awful, especially for the women who had bravely shared their painful stories," #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke said.
A Journalist Says She Was Assaulted While Trying to Film A Documentary About R. Kelly
“All I know is I felt an arm around my neck and I was lifted up,” said the documentarian, Lyric Cabral, of her abrupt ejection from a club where R. Kelly was hosting an afterparty. “The next thing I know I’m facing outside.”
Morning Update: Just Read The Room, R. Kelly
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R. Kelly Released A New Song That Addresses His Sexual Abuse Allegations
The 19-minute song is titled “I Admit."
Spotify's CEO Says He Regrets How The R. Kelly Move Was Handled
One former music industry insider said Daniel Ek appeared to be backtracking on the moral stand he took this month.
Alleged Abuse Victim's Father Says R. Kelly's Manager Made A Death Threat
On Tuesday, the family met with police about alleged “terroristic threats” made by Kelly’s manager: “I’m gonna do harm to you and your family, when I see you I’m gonna get you, I’m going to fucking kill you.”
R. Kelly Is Being Sued For Sexual Battery And False Imprisonment
Faith Rodgers, 20, claimed the singer knowingly gave her herpes during their abusive yearlong relationship.
Apple Music And Pandora Are No Longer Promoting R. Kelly's Music
Spotify announced a similar policy earlier this week as the singer faces a boycott over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Spotify Will No Longer Promote R. Kelly’s Music In Its Playlists Or Anywhere On Its Platform
Rapper XXXTentacion's music has also been removed from all Spotify playlists.
“He’s A Predator”: Two More Women Speak Out About R. Kelly’s Alleged Sexual Abuse
The new allegations range from underage sexual abuse in the 1990s to holding a “brainwashed” woman in a “cult” today.
The Woman Who Said R. Kelly Abused Her Refuses To Be Silenced
For Jerhonda Pace, who last summer accused musician R. Kelly of abusing her when she was a minor, watching #MeToo take down powerful men has been bittersweet. “What about R. Kelly’s victims? What about us? Nothing happened for us.”
The Man Accused Of Robbing Two Of R. Kelly's Homes Has Turned Himself In
Entire rooms were emptied and the contents sold, police told BuzzFeed News. Alfonso Walker turned himself into police on Monday after more than a week on the run.
K. Michelle On Abuse Allegations Against R. Kelly: "Right Is Right And Wrong Is Wrong"
"I’ve been going back and forth with how to speak about it and how to do right for those girls," the singer told Billboard.
A Woman Who Says She Had Underage Sex With R. Kelly Is Finally Telling Her Story
Jerhonda Pace was just 15 when she met her musical idol, R. Kelly, outside his child pornography trial. The alleged underage sexual relationship with him that followed and subsequent payouts mirror decades of allegations against the star.
A Georgia Official Is Calling For A Criminal Investigation Into R. Kelly
The Fulton County, Georgia, commission chairman cited new evidence uncovered by law enforcement.
R. Kelly Show In Atlanta Will Go On Despite Local Government Opposition
County commissioners had hoped to block the show in light of recent allegations of physical and mental abuse.
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.
One Of R. Kelly's Alleged Captives Has Now Released Two Videos, But Won't Reveal Her Location Or Say She's Free To Leave
In the first video, there's an odd shadow on her.
People Are Begging Other Artists To Cover "Ignition (Remix)" After The R. Kelly Story
Someone has to step up.
R. Kelly "Unequivocally Denies" Allegations That He Is Holding Women Against Their Will
BuzzFeed News reported Monday that Kelly is accused of holding several women in his Georgia “guest house” or at his Chicago recording studio.
Parents Told Police Their Daughter Is Being Held Against Her Will In R. Kelly’s “Cult”
As the R&B legend tours the country this summer, parents have told police that R. Kelly is keeping women against their will in an abusive "cult" that's tearing families apart. Three former members of Kelly’s inner circle told BuzzFeed News similar stories.
A Story For R. Kelly's Defenders
Little black girls are taught when and how to be silent before anyone ever tells us we have the right to say no.