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R. Kelly
crime
Feb. 23, 2023
R. Kelly Has Been Sentenced to 20 Years for Sex Crimes With Minors
A federal judge in Illinois has sentenced R. Kelly to 20 years in prison.
By
Claire Lampen
and
Bindu Bansinath
crime
Aug. 22, 2022
Singer Denies She Enabled R. Kelly’s Alleged Abuse of Her Niece
Sparkle said claims that she “had my niece sit on Robert’s lap and rub his head” were lies.
By
Angelina Chapin
r. kelly
Aug. 14, 2022
R. Kelly Denies One of His Alleged Victims Is Pregnant With His Child
After identifying herself as the singer’s fiancée, Joycelyn Savage claimed she’s pregnant with his child.
By
Claire Lampen
crime
June 29, 2022
R. Kelly Has Been Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
“The public has to be protected from behaviors like this,” a judge told the singer.
By
Claire Lampen
celebrity
Sept. 30, 2021
What I Learned About R. Kelly’s Biggest Fans
When I heard they were attending the singer’s trial to show their support, I had to go see for myself.
By
Shamira Ibrahim
crime
Sept. 29, 2021
Bill Cosby Decided to Share Some Thoughts on R. Kelly
Surprise: The fellow convicted sex offender thinks the R. Kelly verdict was unfair.
By
Mia Mercado
crime
Sept. 27, 2021
She Warned Us About R. Kelly. No One Believed Her.
Sparkle has been waiting 20 years for this verdict.
By
Angelina Chapin
crime
Sept. 27, 2021
R. Kelly Found Guilty of All Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial
The singer could face life in prison.
By
Danielle Cohen
hm?
Sept. 23, 2021
R. Kelly’s Defense Team Just Compared Him to … MLK?
They’ve completely lost the plot.
By
Claire Lampen
law & order
Aug. 24, 2021
The Women Building a Brand on Defending Bad Men
When weaponizing your womanhood against other women becomes your area of legal expertise.
By
Kathleen Walsh
power
Aug. 9, 2021
R. Kelly’s Trial Is Finally Set to Begin
That Kelly’s many accusers have thus far been denied legal redress is no anomaly.
By
Deborah Tuerkheimer
crime
Mar. 8, 2019
What It Was Like for R. Kelly’s Accusers to Watch His Interview
“When he started screaming … I felt like I was revisiting him yelling at me.”
By
Kimberly Truong
crime
Mar. 8, 2019
The Parents of a Woman Living With R. Kelly Say He Needs to ‘Rot in Jail’
Joycelyn Savage’s parents say they never received money from the singer, despite his claims.
By
Kimberly Truong
crime
Mar. 7, 2019
All the Criminal Charges and Lawsuits Facing R. Kelly
The singer has been charged with sexual abuse, and sued for sexual battery and assault.
By
Kimberly Truong
crime
Mar. 7, 2019
The Women Living With R. Kelly Are Defending Him
Kelly reportedly snuck into the room where they were being interviewed and watched as they denied being brainwashed.
By
Kimberly Truong
culture
Mar. 6, 2019
How Gayle King Felt During That R. Kelly Interview
She told
O, The Oprah Magazine
what was going through her head.
By
Lisa Ryan
crime
Mar. 6, 2019
The R. Kelly Interview Was a Frightening Mess
At one point, he stood up and began yelling and gesticulating at Gayle King.
By
Kimberly Truong
culture
Jan. 18, 2019
Everything That’s Happened Since
Surviving R. Kelly
Came Out
Four additional women have come forward saying the singer sexually abused them.
By
Kimberly Truong
sexual abuse
Jan. 10, 2019
R. Kelly’s Daughter Calls Her Father a ‘Monster’ in Emotional Statement
“I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house.”
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
r. kelly
Jan. 4, 2019
What to Know About
Surviving R. Kelly
The new Lifetime docuseries features testimony from survivors and those in the R&B singer’s inner circle.
By
Ella Cerón
crime
Dec. 4, 2018
Surviving R. Kelly
Screening Evacuated After Threat
The anonymous caller reportedly placed the call from Chicago.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
r. kelly
July 23, 2018
R. Kelly Names Investigative Reporter As His ‘Enemy’
R. Kelly believes that Jim DeRogatis just needs to walk in his shoes.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
lawsuits
May 21, 2018
R. Kelly Is Reportedly Being Sued for Sexual Battery
The woman claims Kelly locked her in rooms, sexually abused her, and gave her herpes.
By
Amanda Arnold
#metoo
May 10, 2018
R. Kelly Isn’t the Only Artist Spotify Should Penalize
When will music finally have its #MeToo moment?
By
Madeleine Aggeler
r kelly
May 10, 2018
Spotify Will No Longer Promote R. Kelly on Its Playlists
He has been found in violation of Spotify’s new Hate Content and Hateful Conduct policies.
By
Dee Lockett
sexual abuse
May 4, 2018
Two More Women Accuse R. Kelly of Sexual Abuse
The allegations range from underage sex to operating a “cult.”
By
Lisa Ryan
allegations
Apr. 30, 2018
A Timeline of Sexual-Misconduct Allegations Against R. Kelly
The accusations span decades.
By
Amanda Arnold
time’s up
Apr. 30, 2018
Time’s Up Calls for Boycott of R. Kelly Over Abuse Claims
The Women of Color of Time’s Up joined the push to #MuteRKelly.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
sexual abuse
Mar. 27, 2018
R. Kelly’s Ex-Girlfriend Says He ‘Trained’ a Teenage Girl to Be His Sex Slave
Kitti Jones is speaking out about the new allegation in a BBC documentary.
By
Amanda Arnold
culture
Jan. 26, 2018
Wendy Williams Says She’s ‘Sick of’ the #MeToo Movement
She also said the #MuteRKelly campaign was too little, too late.
By
Leah Rodriguez
abuse
Oct. 23, 2017
R. Kelly’s Ex-Girlfriend Opens Up About His Alleged Physical and Emotional Abuse
Kitti Jones speaks out in a new interview with
Rolling Stone
.
By
Lisa Ryan
sexual abuse
Aug. 11, 2017
Georgia Official Calls for Criminal Investigation Into R. Kelly’s ‘Sex Cult’
New evidence has allegedly been uncovered.
By
Dee Lockett
sexual assault
July 28, 2017
R. Kelly Speaks Out for the First Time After ‘Sex Cult’ Allegations
The R&B singer is accused of holding at least six young women prisoner in an alleged “sex cult.”
By
Anna Silman
sexual abuse
July 23, 2017
Another Woman Claims She Dodged R. Kelly’s Sex ‘Cult’
The woman says Kelly sent her a one-way ticket to join him in Los Angeles.
By
Katie Van Syckle
July 18, 2017
R. Kelly Targets Women No One Cares to Defend
They’re the most in need, the most abused, and the least likely to tell.
By
Brittany Packnett
abuse
July 17, 2017
R. Kelly Accused of Holding Multiple Women ‘Prisoner’ in an Abusive ‘Cult’
Two families say they have not seen their daughters in months to over a year.
By
Dee Lockett
new couples
Aug. 8, 2016
Oh Great, R. Kelly Is Dating a Teenager Now
The 49-year-old R&B singer reportedly has a 19-year-old girlfriend.
By
Anna Silman
enough
May 12, 2016
Why Does the Media Keep Giving Abusive Men Platforms for Redemption?
On Woody Allen, Chris Brown, and Greg Hardy.
By
Dayna Evans
psa
Feb. 8, 2015
Grammys Send Mixed Messages on Domestic Violence
Hi, Chris Brown and R. Kelly.
By
the Cut
near misses
June 19, 2014
Lady Gaga Made a Gross Music Video With R. Kelly
Fortunately, it will not be released.
By
Allison P. Davis
faces of things
Nov. 18, 2013
Gaga’s Versace Campaign All But Confirmed on SNL
Nothing says “endorsement” like simulated oral sex.
By
Charlotte Cowles