R. Kelly Won’t Survive Charges, Alleged Victims Lawyer Michael Avenatti Claims
Michael Avenatti says he’d be shocked if R. Kelly walks away.
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Avenatti was the one who handed over the tapes of R. Kelly allegedly having sex with an underage girl last week to prosecutors. The investigation into the tapes was a driving force that led to Kellz charges. Avenatti, who has two daughters, said that he’s been quietly working on the case for about 10 months.
“I’m not charging anything for the work that I’ve done because this is an outrageous case and it’s an outrageous abuse of power, targeting some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” Avenatti said. “Mainly young African American girls, many of whom are from the inner city. And I’ve been very moved by it because I have two daughters on my own, 14 and 16, and as a father and listening to some of these parents describe what has transpired and some of these victims, I was outraged by it.”
Avenatti continued to say that there’s a significant amount of evidence against R. Kelly that he’s confident will lead to the singer’s conviction.
“I’m very satisfied today as a father, as a lawyer, as a guy that believes in right and wrong and justice, that the day of reckoning has come for R. Kelly. He will, he will not survive this,” he said. “The evidence is significant. It is insurmountable and I’d be very surprised if after he is convicted, if he ever walks another day free for as long as he lives, and frankly that would be justice in this case because this guy is a predator who is preyed on, again, some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society and he deserves to go away for a very long time.”
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Rihanna Spotted Out With Billionaire Boyfriend Hassan Jameel
Rihanna was spotted with billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel the other night at the Lakers game.
Rihanna decided to celebrate her 31st birthday the other night by watching LeBron James at the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers took on James Harden & the Houston Rockets. However, she didn’t go alone as she was spotted back with billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel who was by her side.
Instead of sitting front row and courtside, the two cheered LeBron on from a private suite with some of Rihanna’s closest friends. RiRi rocked a home LeBron James jersey, while Hassan sat alongside her in a black baseball cap and could be seen smiling while Rihanna passionately cheered on the Lakers.
We tend to forget that Rihanna is still dating Hassan because they’re so rarely seen together. In fact, the last time we saw the two together was back in December when they were spotted at a Malibu restaurant, and prior to that was last year’s Grammy’s after party. So it’s clear Hassan like to stay under the radar, but he apparently made an exception for Rihanna’s b-day.
Check out a few pics of the two at the game (below).
R. Kelly Won’t Survive Charges, Alleged Victims Lawyer Michael Avenatti Claims
Michael Avenatti says he’d be shocked if R. Kelly walks away.
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Avenatti was the one who handed over the tapes of R. Kelly allegedly having sex with an underage girl last week to prosecutors. The investigation into the tapes was a driving force that led to Kellz charges. Avenatti, who has two daughters, said that he’s been quietly working on the case for about 10 months.
“I’m not charging anything for the work that I’ve done because this is an outrageous case and it’s an outrageous abuse of power, targeting some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” Avenatti said. “Mainly young African American girls, many of whom are from the inner city. And I’ve been very moved by it because I have two daughters on my own, 14 and 16, and as a father and listening to some of these parents describe what has transpired and some of these victims, I was outraged by it.”
Avenatti continued to say that there’s a significant amount of evidence against R. Kelly that he’s confident will lead to the singer’s conviction.
“I’m very satisfied today as a father, as a lawyer, as a guy that believes in right and wrong and justice, that the day of reckoning has come for R. Kelly. He will, he will not survive this,” he said. “The evidence is significant. It is insurmountable and I’d be very surprised if after he is convicted, if he ever walks another day free for as long as he lives, and frankly that would be justice in this case because this guy is a predator who is preyed on, again, some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society and he deserves to go away for a very long time.”
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Gunna Speaks On Young Thug’s Influence, Atlanta, & More On “The Breakfast Club”
Gunna stops by “The Breakfast Club” on his release day.
Charlamagne Tha God was absent during Gunna’s interview so the format is a little different than usual. Envy asked the Atlanta rapper about how Young Thug has influenced his career choices, overseeing his distribution. He also touched on a few hot topics, including the current boycott against brands like Gucci, Prada, Moncler and Burberry for their insensitive products. He kept a neutral tone when discussing it, playing it safe by seeing both sides of the story. He’s also thinking of foraying into the fashion world himself, planning to drop a line in the next year or so.Watch the full interview below to learn about his relationship with Lil Baby, his favorite restaurants, and how Atlanta influenced his style.
Offset Reveals That Fatherhood Was “Tough At First”
The rapper covers “Haute Living” and shared what it was like being a teen father.
The rapper also covers the latest issue of Haute Living and chats with the magazine about what life has been like since becoming a teen father. “I had my first child at 17, so the journey of fatherhood was kind of tough for me at first,” Offset said. “I was trying to find myself. I didn’t have much direction on what it meant to be a father. I definitely made some mistakes, but I have no regrets. It’s challenging when you have a career like this and you’re constantly on the road. It makes it tough to see your kids, especially when they’re young.”
“Now that I’m older, though, I’m learning my way. Us fathers sometimes don’t always take the best routes,” Offset said about his journey as a dad. “My children are everything to me. And now that they’re getting older, I get to bring them around with me on the road much more, which is amazing. Whenever I get a few days, I bring them with me because I need to spend that time with them.”
What are your thoughts on Father of 4?
Offset Reveals Why He Doesn’t Like Cardi B Calling Him By His Real Name
Offset goes undercover on the Internet and reveals a few gems.
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Offset is the latest artist to go undercover on the Internet. The rapper fielded questions about his money, jewelry, new music and of course, Cardi B. One Twitter user asked if Cardi calls Offset by his rap name in real life, saying that if she did, it would be “weird af.”
“You know what? She calls me Offset all the time. You know what’s weird? When she calls me Kiari. ‘Cause when she calls me Kiara, the temperature is like… ya know what I’m sayin’? Just not a good moment when she calls me my real name,” he said. “But yeah, she call me Offset, for sure. It’s not weird to me, I rather you call me Offset.”
Offset also revealed why he and the rest of the Migos weren’t fans of SNL’s skit with Childish Gambino.
“We didn’t like that skit because it was, like, total opposite of the Migos,” he said. “And then I felt like it was interpreted like we was some dodo birds. Like, making us go against each other… I didn’t really feel that. We weren’t really feeling it.”
Peep the full episode below.
Offset Joined By Cardi B, J. Cole & Travis Scott At “Father Of 4” Listening Party
Offset celebrated his solo debut with a giant game of dress-up.
Watch as Offset entered the ballroom with his wife Cardi B close by his side, with gate crushers who weren’t rocking the requisite red given the boot. Cardi B’s diamond ensembled matched the pieces worn by her hubby, on the eve of his solo emancipation. They weren’t alone in ringing in Set’s new dawn, as Travis Scott, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Gucci Mane, and Quavo were all pictured in the study, as well.
The event was largely reserved for Offset’s hand-selected guests, whereas a limited number of places were made available via Eventbrite the day of the project’s uncloaking. As you can see, QC spared no expense in making Offset’s party one for the ages. They even helped the Migos rapper produce a lifesize art installation by the back entrance, depicting the lime green Dodge Challenger he dinged up in a near-fatal car accident in 2018. Offset and his closest of kin would then flee the ballroom for an after-party at OAK, just as FATHER OF 4 was being submitted to streaming services, once and for all.
R. Kelly’s Latest Accuser Testified Before Grand Jury With Physical Evidence
Both of R.Kelly’s latest accusers testified in court; one provided damning evidence.
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According to TMZ, one of the two accusers even provided physical evidence when she stood before the grand jury. The very same sources have provided a loose “time and date” for the incident, somewhere between 2008 and 2010. The very nature of the material evidence hasn’t been disclosed. The second woman who testified corroborated many of details that were rehashed on Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly, albeit with much less in the way of damning evidence (than her predecessor).
Another high-powered attorney named Michael Avenatti is the legal muscle behind the recent unearthing of yet another R.Kelly sex tape, which is essentially the raison d’être for the Cook County commission coming into fruition. The sex tape in question allegedly depicts R. Kelly committing a sexual act with a 14-year-old girl. So far, R. Kelly’s legal team has responded to the claims, by feigning ignorance over the grand jury assembly, perhaps in an attempt to evade the issue until the ostensible “point of no return,” if it ever comes to that.
Anderson .Paak Teases Unreleased “Album” With Dr. Dre
Anderson .Paak is sitting on some heat, courtesy of the good Doctor.
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Stepping behind the skins to hold it down, .Paak truly makes it look easy, simultaneously rapping and drumming. For those who lean on backing tracks as a crutch of sorts, allow .Paak to be your guide. After killing the stage, .Paak slid through for a quick chat with Fallon, where be proceeded to drop a few jewels. Clearly basking in his own upward mobility, Anderson opens up about his creatively rewarding, yet occasionally arduous recording sessions with Dr. Dre.
“Both of us are perfectionists so it’s really frustrating sometimes,” says Anderson. When Jimmy asks if they ever butt heads, .Paak gives a firm yes. “His head is bigger than mine too. He’s bigger, so it’s like, alright Dre, sounds good to me! We have the same tastes…I made a lot of music with Dr. Dre, probably two albums worth. It’s music I really feel like getting out. Oxnard is a beautiful place I got a lot of grit, I was doing a lot of rapping…I got a lot more soul music to present.”
Offset “Father Of 4” Album: Fans React To Migos Rapper’s Solo Debut
So far, so good for Offset’s new album.
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The work begins with an apology from Set to his four children. The rapper reaches deep into his heart to say sorry for not being there all the time for his babies. From his first child, who he had at age 17, to Kulture, Father Of 4 starts off on the right note. It continues on an introspective path before reaching a few low spots, picking back up around “North Star.”
So far, fans have been pleasantly impressed on social media, enjoying the tone of the album upon first listen. Of course, that’s a generalized statement but from what we make of it, this is easily the best-received of the three Migos solo albums. Only time will tell if it holds up in the long run. Check out a few of the top reactions below.
Coochie Connoisseur@CRPSYPRKLGNDTakeoff: Can i get a verse on that album?
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Eric@EricBnoRakimMe listening to offset apologize to his children for not being in their lives over 808 mafia beats
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Rachel Lauren@_MzGeminiNot gonna lie, this Offset album really isn’t hittin #UnpopularOpinion
DJ@AGuyNamedDJ_Offset got all these features, but the album still trash.
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Aww the first song on offset shit so cute Bc it’s about his kids
‘s other TweetsLil Pump’s “Harverd Dropout” Has Finally Arrived: Listen
Featuring Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Smokepurpp, Quavo, YG, & more.
Lil Pump has been teasing his Harverd Dropout mixtape for a while now, since last January to be exact when he first announced its title, but after several setbacks & delays the wait is finally over. Lil Pump’s sophomore album has just arrived.
The follow up to 2017’s self titled debut contains 16 songs in total and features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Smokepurpp, Quavo, Offset, YG, 2 Chainz, & Kanye West, the latter of which who appears on the previously heard single “I Love It.” Meanwhile production is handled by the likes of Ronny J, Danny Wolf, Dee Money, Diablo, CBMIX, and more.
Pump was initially supposed to go on a “Harverd Dropout” tour in support of the album, but unfortunately that was cancelled a few months back. It’s unclear if he plans on making it up and hitting the road this year or not, but at least we have some new music to hold us over with for the time being.
Available now on iTunes, fans can stream the long awaited project in its entirety (below). Take a listen and let us know what you think!
Rihanna Shows Off Her LeBron James Obsession At Lakers Game
Rihanna’s love for LeBron James runs deep.
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Perhaps the singer was even a good luck charm for James and the team as they defeated the Houston Rockets by a score of 111-106. LeBron had 29 points and was the leading scorer on the Lakers.
During the game, Riri was actually presented with her own “Badgalriri” jersey with the number one on the back. Now that she has her own custom Lakers swag, maybe we’ll see her lusting after LeBron even more now.
As for the Lakers, well, they are still 2.5 games out of a playoff spot but a win against a playoff team like the Rockets is probably a confidence booster moving forward.
Eminem Re-Releases “The Slim Shady LP” With Bonus Tracks
Eminem’s notorious major label debut gets a slight birthday update.
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Today marks the album’s twentieth birthday, and as a result, Em and his team have given the project a slight update. While the idea of bonus tracks may be intriguing to some, Em fans have likely already heard the two big adds – “Get You Mad,” and the Dr. Dre assisted, Wild Wild West themed “Bad Guys Always Die.” The remaining bonus cuts are instrumentals and acapellas, which, while a fun addition, aren’t the game changer some might have hoped for. It might have been nice to see some Slim Shady EP cuts hit streaming, but for now, we shall take what we can get.
Bonus Tracks:
Hazardous Youth (A Cappella Version)
Get You Mad
Greg (A Cappella Version)
Bad Guys Always Die (from Wild Wild West Soundtrack)
Guilty Conscience (Radio Version)
Guilty Conscience (Instrumental)
Guilty Conscience (A Cappella, Edited)
French Montana Hits A Three-Point Shot At Lakers And Rockets Game
French got buckets.
The rapper got to watch the game alongside some pretty famous company. To his right was Sal from record label XO, while actor Denzel Washington was to his left. When it comes to the Lakers, you never know which famous person you’re going to come across and run into. Even Rihanna was at the game, although she was in a private box, wearing a LeBron jersey.
Considering the Lakers won, we’re sure French had a pretty good time. The three-point shot was just icing on the cake.
2019 BRIT Awards: Drake, Jorja Smith & Ariana Grande Walk Away Big Winners
Drake levied his Canadian citizenship to snag a 2019 BRIT Award.
Here’s the list of nominees, and winners as selected by the BRIT Awards’ committee, save for Sam Fender’s hand-picked selection for 2019’s Critics’ Choice award. Elsewhere on the ledger, Jorja Smith walked away with the Solo Female Artist award, covering the great lengths of the United Kingdom. Oddly enough, it was Pink, herself an American, who stole away with one of three dignitary awards, her for “Outstanding Contributions to Music” – read ’em and weep.
British Album of the Year
The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Anne-Marie – Speak Your Mind
Florence The Machine – High As Hope
George Ezra – Staying At Tamara’s
Jorja Smith – Lost & Found
British Female Solo Artist
Anne-Marie
Florence The Machine
Jess Glynne
Jorja Smith
Lily Allen
British Male Solo Artist
Aphex Twin
Craig David
George Ezra
Giggs
Sam Smith
British Group
The 1975
Arctic Monkeys
Gorillaz
Little Mix
Years & Years
British Breakthrough Act
Ella Mai
Idles
Jorja Smith
Mabel
Tom Walker
Critics’ Choice
Sam Fender
Lewis Capaldi
Mahalia
British Single
Anne-Marie – “2002”
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa – “One Kiss”
Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – “Solo”
Dua Lipa – “IDGAF”
George Ezra – “Shotgun”
Jess Glynne – “I’ll Be There”
RAMZ – “Barking”
Rudimental – “These Days”
Siagla and Paloma Faith – “Lullaby”
Tom Walker – “Leave A Light On”
British Video
Anne-Marie – “2002”
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa – “One Kiss”
Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – “Solo”
Dua Lipa – “IDGAF”
Jax Jones ft Ina Wroldsen – “Breathe”
Jonas Blue ft Jack & Jack – “Rise”
Liam Payne and Rita Ora – “For You”
Little Mix ft Nicki Minaj – “Woman Like Me”
Rita Ora – “Let Me Love You”
Rudimental – “These Days”
International Male Solo Artist
Drake
Eminem
Kamasi Washington
Shawn Mendes
Travis Scott
International Female Solo Artist
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Christine & The Queens
Janelle Monae
International Group
Brockhampton
The Carters
First Aid Kit
Nile Rodgers & Chic
Twenty One Pilots
Brits Global Success Award*
Ed Sheeran
British Producer of the Year*
Calvin Harris
Outstanding Contribution to Music*
Pink
Floyd Mayweather’s Daughter Professes Her Love For NBA YoungBoy
Iyanna Mayweather and NBA YoungBoy look to be official.
They’ve been spotted together on a few separate occasions but things appear to have reached a new level because Iyanna updated her Instagram page with a photo of them both, confessing that she loves him. YoungBoy better treat her well because there are a few different outcomes to this situation. If he winds up sticking with her for the long haul, he’s basically guaranteed to be rich for the rest of his life. After all, Floyd’s nickname is “Money.” On the downside, if he messes up with Iyanna, you better believe he’s about to catch some of the hardest punches in the world.
Iyanna posted a shot of the couple on her page, writing, “I love you” with a heart emoji. Their fans have mixed emotions about the whole thing. There are those that are ignoring YoungBoy’s shotty past, believing that they’re a match made in heaven. Others are scared for Iyanna. YoungBoy has been honest about having sexually transmitted diseases in the past and he already has five kids. Do you think they’ll last?
Miley Cyrus Says Her New Music Will Have Hip-Hop Elements
Get ready for some “hip-hop-leaning records” from Miley.
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Miley has previously been called out for cultural appropriation, especially on her 2013 tape, Bangerz.
“I think we’re so influenced by the people that we’re around,” she explained on the topic of that specific album.
“And my community when I was working on Bangerz—Future actually wrote on ‘Love Money Party.’ Those are the people in my life that I was really around and in the studio with. Future is fucking amazing and has a lot of wisdom, too. Just listening to him and Mike Will, who was going to call his first record Made It from the Basement—the way they grew up was obviously so different from the way I grew up.”
Quavo Teases “Black-ish” Guest-Starring Role
This is yet another television role for the rapper.
Quavo shared a photo of himself on the Black-ish set with the caption “B L A C K • I S H Coming Soon!!,” but fans will have to wait a little while longer if they want to get more details than that. There have been plenty of rappers who have turned into successful actors including 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Queen Latifah, Bow Wow, Andre 3000, Will Smith, Mos Def, Tupac, and more. Do you think Quavo is on his way to an illustrious acting career?
The Game Wows A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg With “Born To Rap”
The Game’s “Born To Rap” recording session continues to bring out the heavy-hitters.
“My A$AP n***as slid thru last night & I pressed play,” writes Game. “By the look on Ferg face, we got another CLASSIC.” While it’s not entirely clear whether Game put down vocals with the A$AP rappers or merely chopped it up, the caption seems to suggest a listening session of sorts. It’s easy to infer that Rocky and Ferg were mere spectators in this scenario, taking in Game’s project as fans first.
Yet the optimists among us can hold out hope for additional vocals, even if they come in a limited capacity. In any case, Game’s Born To Rap sessions continue to act as a gathering place for dope emcees and producers. Hopefully the rapper will yield more concrete information about the album in the days to come.
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Kanye West Dyes His Hair Every Single Color Of The Rainbow
Kanye West tries out a new look.
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On his way to the Yeezy office, paparazzi photographers managed to snap a few photos of the multi-platinum recording artist with a new hairstyle. This time, he transitioned to a full-on rainbow look, dyeing his locks in a variety of colors. It likely took a while to pull this off given how many tones are present. The back of his head starts with purple before gradually turning green, yellow, blue and more. If you look at him from the front, pink is the predominant shade on his head.
Fans have already started to joke about the new look with one Instagram commenter kidding that it was styled by Stevie Wonder. Personally, I find it cool that Kanye continues to find new ways to express himself. He’s turned his hair into sort of a painting over the last few months, using the canvas to try out a few different colors to match his mood.
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Kendrick Lamar & SZA Refuse To Perform “All The Stars” At Oscars
The “Best Original Song” nominees don’t want any part of the Academy’s shenanigans.
Michael Jackson’s Estate Sues HBO For Upwards Of $100 Million
Michael Jackson’s estate claims the cable network is defying an NDA they signed in 1992.
R. Kelly’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal: 2 New Accusers Step Forward
R. Kelly is dealt another blow as he wards off public opinion.
Soulja Boy Enlists Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, A$AP Ferg & More For New Album
Soulja Boy’s upcoming album has some big names on it.
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Soulja Boy is fresh off the release of his song “On Gang” which features some fresh faces such as OMB Bloodbath, Peso Peso, Sauce Brazy, Yung Saint Louis, and Murdah Baby. Earlier today, he revealed that he has some big names that will be featured on his next project. Among them are some of his old collaborators as well as some new ones.
“I can’t wait to my album drop. Tory Lanez. Swae lee. Triple Redd. Bhad Bhabie. ASAP Ferg. Asian doll. Smooky margeila, chief Keef, money man, Nicki Minaj, Ronny j, Murda Beatz. Wow,” he wrote on Twitter.
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I can’t wait to my album drop. Tory Lanez. Swae lee. Triple Redd. Bhad Bhabie. ASAP Ferg. Asian doll. Smooky margeila, chief Keef, money man, Nicki Minaj, Ronny j, Murda Beatz. Wow
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like he landed the Tyga feature Murda Beatz suggested Soulja Boy get for the album.
Soulja Boy’s album, How Could You Blame Me? is set to drop on July 28th. Keep your eyes peeled for that.
Cardi B Gifts Baby Kulture With A Diamond-Studded Baby Bracelet
Baby Kulture is laced up with bling and isn’t even a year old yet.
Last week Cardi shared a video of her husband Offset and Kulture, teasing that now their little one is now saying both “mama” and “papa.” No other way to celebrate these hip hop family milestones than with the drip.
R. Kelly’s Lawyer Compares Him To Beethoven & John Lennon
R. Kelly’s attorney is unhappy that the singer has to move out of his studio.
“Thru the years, history has admired creativity,” wrote Steve Greenberg. “Beethoven worked and wrote during the night. So did Freud, Tolstoy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edison, Elon Musk, and Churchill, amongst thousands of others.” Greenberg went on to note that John Lennon used to spend 24 hours a day in bed while recording. One thing that’s missing from his remarks: those people have not been accused of sexually assaulting countless minors.
The message is closed with a note that R. Kelly will continue to work on his upcoming album elsewhere. What do you think of his statement?
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R. Kelly’s attorney is unhappy that the singer has to move out of his studio.
“Thru the years, history has admired creativity,” wrote Steve Greenberg. “Beethoven worked and wrote during the night. So did Freud, Tolstoy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edison, Elon Musk, and Churchill, amongst thousands of others.” Greenberg went on to note that John Lennon used to spend 24 hours a day in bed while recording. One thing that’s missing from his remarks: those people have not been accused of sexually assaulting countless minors.
The message is closed with a note that R. Kelly will continue to work on his upcoming album elsewhere. What do you think of his statement?
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