R. Kelly: Photos Of The R&B Singer & Convicted Sex Offender

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R. Kelly: Photos Of The Disgraced R&B Singer

R. Kelly: Photos Of The Disgraced R&B Singer — R. Kelly, born Robert Sylvester Kelly in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1967, is a once-celebrated, now disgraced singer and producer. The R&B artist became famous for his smooth voice and prolific songwriting. He won three Grammy Awards for “I Believe I Can Fly” and is behind hits like “Ignition – Remix,” “I’m a Flirt” (feat. T.I. & T-Pain), “Bump n’ Grind”, and more.

R. Kelly faced allegations of sexually abusing teens for decades before being brought to justice. He illegally married singer Aaliyah when she was underage in 1994. In 2002, he was indicted on 21 counts of making child sexual abuse material, but the 2008 trial resulted in a jury acquittal for Kelly on all counts.

Despite this, the accusations continued to follow him. He was the subject of the 2019 documentary ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and afterward he was brought up on multiple charges in New York state. After being found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering in Sep. 2021, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June. 2022. He was convicted of 6 counts of creating child sexual abuse material on Sep. 14, 2022, and sentenced to another 20 years. In a minor win for the defense, a judge granted Kelly the right to serve his sentences concurrently.

Through it all, he steadfastly maintained his innocence. Here, R. Kelly is seen in concert at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX on March 3, 2017. For more photos through the years, click through the gallery.

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R. Kelly In 2019

R. Kelly In 2019 — R. Kelly, center, was surrounded by an entourage as he left Chicago’s Leighton Criminal Court building after pleading not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Jun. 6, 2019. An assistant covered him with an umbrella.

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R. Kelly Arrives To Court In 2019

R. Kelly Arrives To Court In 2019 — R. Kelly, center, kept his head down as he arrive at Chicago’s Leighton Criminal Court for an arraignment on Jun. 26, 2019. Again, he was flanked by lawyers and security detail.

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R. Kelly’s Daughter Joann Kelly

R. Kelly’s Daughter Joann Kelly — R. Kelly’s daughter Joann Kelly, who goes by the name Buku Abi for her musical career, is pictured in Atlanta on Aug. 19, 2019. Joann is R. Kelly’s eldest child from his marriage to Andrea Kelly, and she no longer has a relationship with the R&B singer due to his sex crimes.

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R. Kelly During A September 2019 Hearing

R. Kelly During A September 2019 Hearing — R. Kelly is seen in court during a September 2019 hearing in Chicago. In September 2021, he was found guilty on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

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R. Kelly In Handcuffs

R. Kelly In Handcuffs — R. Kelly was escorted in court during a September 2019 hearing. He will be sentenced in May 2022.

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R. Kelly Interviewed By Gayle King on ‘CBS This Morning’

R. Kelly Interviewed By Gayle King on ‘CBS This Morning’ — Gayle King sat down with R&B singer R. Kelly Tuesday in Chicago for his first television interview since he was arrested on 10 sexual abuse charges.

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Gayle King Grills R. Kelly

Gayle King Grills R. Kelly — Gayle King sat down with R&B singer R. Kelly Tuesday in Chicago for his first television interview since he was arrested on 10 sexual abuse charges.

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R. Kelly Leaves Chicago Jail

R. Kelly Leaves Chicago Jail — R. Kelly is escorted by his attorney Steve Greenberg out of the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 25 February 2019. Kelly turned himself in 22 February and was arrested after being charged with 10 counts of class two felony criminal sexual abuse involving four victims on February 6, 2019

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R. Kelly & Attorney Steve Greenberg

R. Kelly & Attorney Steve Greenberg — R. Kelly leaves Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, in Chicago on Feb 25, 2019. He wore a blue jacket and was looking worse for wer.

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R. Kelly After Making Bail

R. Kelly After Making Bail — R. Kelly leaves Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, in Chicago on Feb 25, 2019. He was bailed out.

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R. Kelly’s 2019 Mugshot

R. Kelly’s 2019 Mugshot — R. Kelly is arrested in Chicago on February 22nd, 2019. Kelly turned himself in and was arrested after being charged with 10 alleged counts of class two felony criminal sexual abuse ranging from 1998 to 2010.

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R. Kelly Performs In 2017

R. Kelly Performs In 2017 — R. Kelly performs at Bass Concert Hall in Austin on Mar. 3, 2017. Two years later he would be charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse.

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R. Kelly At The 2015 Soul Train Awards.

R. Kelly At The 2015 Soul Train Awards. — R. Kelly makes an appearance at the Soul Train Awards in 2015. He wore a leopard jacket and shiny shoes

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R. Kelly Flexes

R. Kelly Flexes — R. Kelly smokes from a cigar at the Soul Train Awards in 2015. Okay.

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R. Kelly At The Hot 97 Listening Lounge in 2015

R. Kelly At The Hot 97 Listening Lounge in 2015 — R. Kelly wears a red blazer and a black vest while at the Hot 97 Listening Lounge in 2015. He also had on a hat and glasses.

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R. Kelly At A Friend’s Birthday Party

R. Kelly At A Friend’s Birthday Party — Entertianer. R. Kelly sings for a crowd at Fat Joe’s birthday party as onlookers record his performance on their phones.

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R. Kelly At Foxwoods Resort

R. Kelly At Foxwoods Resort — R. Kelly performs in concert at the Foxwoods Resort in 2015. He got the crowd going.

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R. Kelly At The 2013 American Music Awards.

R. Kelly At The 2013 American Music Awards. — R. Kelly at the American Music Awards back in 2013. He pointed.

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R. Kelly Plays Texas

R. Kelly Plays Texas — R. Kelly performs at Bass Concert Hall in Austin on Mar. 3, 2017. His sparkling shirt said ‘beast mode’.

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R. Kelly At A 2015 ‘Good Morning America’ Appearance

R. Kelly At A 2015 ‘Good Morning America’ Appearance — R. Kelly appears on ‘Good Morning America’ back in 2015. He appeared in high spirits.

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R. Kelly In 2015

R. Kelly In 2015 — R. Kelly performs in concert at the Foxwoods Resort in 2015. He continued to have a successful career long after allegations emerged.

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R. Kelly In Plaid

R. Kelly In Plaid — R. Kelly performs in a plaid jacket and sweater. He sang his heart out.

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