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R. Kelly

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R. Kelly (born Robert Sylvester Kelly in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1967) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.

Best Known For:
R. Kelly is best known as being the “King of R&B,” and was the most successful and well-known male R&B artist in the ’90s. He is best known for his hit song, “I Believe I Can Fly,” and for being sued in 1997 for being accused of having sexual relations with a female minor. In 2002, a video was found of R. Kelly having sex with and urinating on another underage girl, and was indicted for 21 counts, including child pornography. In 2008, he was declared not guilty on all counts. He collaborated with Justin Bieber on his song, “PYD” in 2013, and Lady Gaga on her song, “Do What You Want” in 2013.

Personal Life:
R. Kelly was raised on the South Side of Chicago and has three other siblings.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 23: Jennifer Bonjean (C), attorney for R&B singer R. Kelly, poses for a picture with family members including Kelly's uncle Gregory Preston (L) following his sentencing hearing at the Dirksen Federal Building on February 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, was sentenced today on federal charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor for sex.  (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 23: Jennifer Bonjean (C), attorney for R&B singer R. Kelly, poses for a picture with family members including Kelly's uncle Gregory Preston (L) following his sentencing hearing at the Dirksen Federal Building on February 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, was sentenced today on federal charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor for sex. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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