You've probably been hearing R. Kelly's name quite a lot lately.
Maybe you've heard bits and pieces about what's going on, but it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. Don't worry, though, we're here to sum everything up for you.
Ready?
You've probably been hearing R. Kelly's name quite a lot lately.
Maybe you've heard bits and pieces about what's going on, but it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. Don't worry, though, we're here to sum everything up for you.
Ready?
He's an R&B artist, best known for his hits, "Ignition" remix, and "I Believe I Can Fly", to name a few.
More importantly, he also has a well-known history, dating back to the '90s, of facing numerous sexual assault allegations with underage females, reports CNN.
It detailed various sexual abuse allegations from his victims and even featured musicians Chance the Rapper, John Legend and Stephanie “Sparkle” Edwards, all speaking out against Kelly.
Including Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Jay-Z, but very few were actually willing to appear for an interview, says The Detroit Free Press.
In fact, a lot of Lady Gaga's fans are pressuring her to speak out against Kelly, amidst the very public allegations.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline in the United States, reportedly experienced a 27% increase in calls during the airing of the documentary, which says a lot about its impact, The Daily Beast reported.
Apparently, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into Kelly because of the allegations presented in the documentary, ET Canada reports.
They claim that Asante McGee, one of the women who allegedly escaped R. Kelly's home, has been contacted.
Rolling Stone reports that K104 and KRNB have since stopped playing his music, following in the steps of a few other New York and Los Angeles stations who haven't been playing his music since last year.
However, this story is still developing, and more updates are expected in the coming days.