Who is R. Kelly? Where is R. Kelly from? R. Kelly How old?

Who is R. Kelly? Where is R. Kelly from? R. Kelly How old?

R Kelly, full name Robert Sylvester Kelly,
Occupation: singer.
Date of birth: January 8, 1967
: Capricorn
Place of birth: Chicago, United States
Height: 1.85 cm

R. Kelly
R Kelly, full name Robert Sylvester Kelly, (born 1967 Chicago), is an American R&B singer.

He started his music career in 1992 with the album Public Bornment “Born In To The 90`s”. The most prominent tracks of this album are Vibe, Dedicated. Having released 9 solo albums so far, R. Kelly released her latest album, Double Up, on May 29th. In addition to 9 solo albums, they also released 2 joint albums with Rap singer Jay-z. He also won 3 Grammy Awards in 1997.

Biography
It seems that no matter where R. Kelly puts his hand in the professional sphere, everything invariably becomes super-successful – solo work, duets or producing. But as for his personal life, the multiple winner of the prestigious Grammy Award has repeatedly found himself at the center of sexual scandals, including involving minors. However, this does not stop many fans from adoring him for the legendary hit I Believe I Can Fly.

Childhood and youth

However, it all started quite harmlessly. In the early years, Robert Sylvester (this is the real name of the singer), who was born on January 8, 1967 in Chicago, sang in the church choir. Baptist education and a love of music instilled in him the mother of Joanne, forced to raise 4 children on her own. Father did not participate in their life.

As a teenager, by his own admission of a rhythm and blues star in his autobiography, he was abused by a more adult woman, but he never told anyone about it. And at age 11, when the boy was riding home on a bicycle, a bullet hit him in the shoulder, which is still there.

In memories of the past there is also a place of love and tragedy. The main and beloved childhood friend for Robert was the neighbor Lulu, with whom they spent time together at the games, vowing never to leave. However, the fantasies of young dreamers did not come true.

Once in a fight with older children, the girl was pushed into the water, a strong current instantly took the child away, and her lifeless body was soon discovered. It was she who became the first muse of the future musician, and her death – an impetus to creativity.

At Kenwood Academy, two of his passions, which did not leave throughout his life, were strengthened – music and basketball. Kelly gave his first concerts on the streets of his native city, then, together with three friends, he created a boy band that won the talent show, but after the debut single the band ceased to exist.

Music

In 1992, Kelly recorded his debut album as part of a new group, a year later a solo album, the title track of which Bump `n` Grind from the first chords fell in love with a large audience, and its artist deservedly sent it to the top of the prestigious music charts. The collection subsequently acquired gold and platinum shades.

The singer Aliya, who was being produced by him, was also waiting for great success.

Remixes were added to the piggy bank of the singer’s skills and talents, both on personal compositions and on the works of colleagues in the workshop. For example, Janet Jackson. A little later, Robert was honored to create a hit for her brother, King of Pop Michael Jackson. In 1995, the light saw the second album Kelly, named after his own name and caused a radically polar assessment of critics. However, this did not prevent him from taking a leading position in the Billboard 200.

In late November 1996, the megapopular I Believe I Can Fly was born, which passionate basketball enthusiast R. Kelly created specifically for the film “Space Jam”. She became one of the 500 best songs of the XX century. The artist did not have to complain about star tandems, including with Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, Puff Daddy and Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Jay Z and T-Pain and many other celebrities

Clips became invariably viral. For example, by 2019 on Youtube, a video with sensual beauties on the single Cookie approached the mark of 27 million views, and Thoia Thoing – to 20 million.

Numerous Grammys, performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2010 World Cup, constant participation in charity, throat surgery, lawsuits, records entered in the Guinness Book – the star’s performance would have been enough for a few people, and impressions – for a few lives.

Plus, by the beginning of 2019 – 14 solo albums, of which a good half are platinum, confirming the status of a superstar. In addition, the man turned over not only the world of music, but also sports, becoming the first artist and professional basketball player.

Personal life
According to Western media, the titled producer was associated not only with professional relations with the then-minor singer Aliya. In 1994, a secret wedding of young people was allegedly held, later the marriage was canceled at the request of her relatives. The “newlyweds” themselves denied this, declaring exclusively friendship.

In 1996, Kelly married a girl from her own dance, Andrei Lee, who gave her husband three children – Joanne (1998), Jay (2000), Robert (2002). The family lasted more than 10 years, in 2006 Andrea filed for divorce, which officially ended in 2009.

In 2018, the ex-wife of the performer made a loud statement in the press. According to him, the musician subjected her to constant domestic violence, as a result of which the woman developed a suicidal tendency, post-traumatic stress disorder and even gynecological diseases appeared. The singer categorically disagrees with such accusations.

With the name R. Kelly, litigation and the ensuing arrest were followed due to widespread video and photographs depicting sexual intercourse with a teenage girl. However, the charges against the singer were dropped.

R. Kelly now

2018 brought a lot of trouble to the star. The works of R. Kelly were boycotted by the music services of Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora because of his “criminal” activities. In response, the performer released the short film “I Recognize,” where he denies everything ascribed to him.

In 2019, a multi-part documentary film “Survivor R. Kelly” was presented to the audience, shedding light on the celebrity’s illegal sexual acts. RCA Records / Sony Music refused to promote his work, and the outrageous queen Lady Gaga and Celine Dion refused to cooperate with him, apologizing to the public. Alia’s mother through Instagram called on the public not to believe the false information defaming the honest name of the deceased daughter.

The daughter Joanne, who called him a monster and stated that