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R. Kelly
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Who Is R. Kelly?
R. Kelly is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer best known for his gospel-tinged vocals and highly sexualized lyrics. Lauded as the "King of R&B," Kelly won three Grammy Awards for his hit "I Believe I Can Fly," and had more Top 40 hits than any other male solo artist in the s. His personal life has been imbued with controversial sex scandals, including child-pornography charges that were dropped. He was arrested multiple times in , on charges ranging from aggravated criminal sexual abuse to sex trafficking.
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Early Life
Born Robert Sylvester Kelly on January 8, , in Chicago, Illinois, singer-songwriter R. Kelly has enjoyed tremendous success on both the pop and R&B music charts. He has also made headlines with his legal woes. Kelly grew up in a Chicago housing project, where he was raised by his single mother, and began singing in his church's choir as a young child.
One of five children, Kelly was later able to attend Kenwood Academy. There, he was persuaded by his music teacher, Lena McLin, that he truly had a gift for performing. "S
Soulacoaster
Who is R. Kelly? Three-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Legendary writer and producer, who collaborated with such music icons as Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Jay-Z, and Aretha Franklin. Visionary cultural messenger, who created the hip hopera phenomenon Trapped in the Closet. Creative genius. Sex symbol. The man who puts the "R" in R&B.
Through the iconic anthem "I Believe I Can Fly" and such sexy R&B mega-hits as "Bump N’ Grind," "Ignition," and "When a Woman’s Fed Up," R. Kelly has proven to be one of the greatest musical talents of his generation. Yet his rollercoaster ride to the top has been as perilous as it has been exhilarating. In Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me, Kelly shares his life story through episodic tales and exclusive color photographs, exploring his meteoric rises and sudden falls.
From the crippling learning disorder that rendered him unable to read or write, to the teacher/mentor who prophesized that his destiny was in music, not basketball, we follow his evolution from Chicago street performer to struggling L.A. musician and beyond. Kelly reveals his hard-won ascent to superstardom and his
Robert Sylvester Kelly, born January 8, , professionally known as R Kelly, is a talented and prominent American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was nominated for a Grammy for his song &#;You Are Not Alone,&#; which Michael Jackson covered and for which he won three for the song &#;I Believe I Can Fly.&#; [6] While he described himself as the &#;Pied Piper of R&B,&#; critics called him &#;the King of R&B.&#;
Wiki Profile
| Full Name: | Robert Sylvester Kelly |
| Date of Birth: | January 8, |
| Place of Birth: | Chicago, Illinois |
| State of Origin: | Illinois |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Singer & Actor |
| Net Worth: | $ million |
| Wife/Spouse: | Andrea Kelly (div) |
Early Life and Education
Robert Sylvester Kelly was born on January 8, [34] in the Hyde Park area of Chicago, Illinois&#; South Side, at Chicago Lying-In Hospital (now University of Chicago Medical Center).
He has two older sisters, a brother, and a younger brother and sister, making a total of five siblings, three of whom are half-siblings.
Joanne, his mother, was a devoted Baptist and a schoolteacher. She was born in Arkansas. His father, who was no
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