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R. Kelly

Jan 08, 1967 (58 years old) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Robert Sylvester Kelly, known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. A native of Chicago, Illinois, often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo, releasing 14 albums in his career. Kelly has also written, produced, and remixed songs and albums for many artists.

On September 27, 2021, he was convicted in a New York City criminal courthouse on all counts of sexual misconduct, racketeering, bribery and violations of the Mann act.

Known For

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MTV Video Music Awards
Self
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Surviving R. Kelly
Self (archive footage)
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Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
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Teen Choice Awards
Self - Nominee
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R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
Self
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Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12
Sylvester / Narrator
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Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33
Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucius / Dr William T. Perry / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Beeno / Interviewer
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Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22
Sylvester / Narrator / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph
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The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly
Himself
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Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact
Self (archive footage)

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