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R. Kelly blamed a “learning disability” for preventing him from reading court documents in his alleged sexual misconduct case. Heather Williams accused the R&B singer of repeated sexual abuse when she was 16-years-old. The age of consent is 17 in the state of Illinois. She filed a civil suit against…
R. Kelly appeared on “CBS Morning News” on Wednesday morning with Gayle King. In an exclusive interview, the singer, who is facing sexual abuse charges, denied the allegations. His current charges involve four women, three of whom were underage at the time of the reported events. There have also been…
Oprah Winfrey interviewed two men featured in a documentary who claim Jackson sexually abused them when they were kids. Almost a decade after the death of Michael Jackson, allegations of sexual abuse still remain. Jackson settled one case against him, in 1994, where no charges were filed, then was acquitted…
R. Kelly is facing a new scandal following reports of another alleged sex tape involving an underage girl. The Chicago-native singer has been embroiled in scandal for decades regarding his alleged penchant for underaged girls. None of the accusations have ever been proven in a court of law. Over recent…
R. Kelly was removed from RCA Records’ website on Friday, but no official statement has been made by the record label. Sony and R. Kelly have agreed to part ways, according to a Billboard report. The “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary and subsequent backlash from activists, music fans, and fellow music…
Singer Buku Abi, real name Joann Kelly, posted on Instagram saying she was “devastated” by the recent accusations in the documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.” The 20-year-old said she hasn’t seen or spoken to him in years, calling him a “terrible” father. “My mother, siblings, and I would never condone, support,…
Beyonc’s father, Matthew Knowles said Destiny’s Child stayed away from R. Kelly because they had heard of his reputation back in the late ’90s. “The girls were 15, 16,” he said. “When they went to the bathroom, Tina would go with them. They did not leave our eyes.” Reportedly, labels…
Keke Palmer is the latest celebrity speaking out against R. Kelly after Lifetime Network’s airing of the deeply emotional and controversial “Surviving R. Kelly” last week. The 25-year-old singer and actress, who has stated that she was close to the singer, watched the documentary this past weekend. Apparently, Palmer must…
Tarana Burke is reflecting on the movement she created more than 12 years ago, but it’s only been one year since its historic rise worldwide. It has led to women speaking out very publicly against assault. And now that it’s been endorsed by the upper echelons of white women, we…
R. Kelly’s release of a song that “confesses” relationships with underage women, sexual abuse, dyslexia and more has sparked debate on social media between those who love him and those who think he should be in jail. Kelly claims in the song, “I Admit,” that he’s broke and he made…
