R. Kelly

R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, His Lawyer Says

R. Kelly, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence in a federal North Carolina prison, was hospitalized after overdosing on medication allegedly given to him by prison staff, according to a June 17 filing by his legal team obtained by USA Today.

June 17, 2025

R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, His Lawyer Says

R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has been hospitalized after an alleged drug overdose June 13.

June 17, 2025

R. Kelly Says He's in Danger, Accuses Prison Officials of Hatching Murder Plot

R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has requested a temporary release due to an alleged murder plot against him.

June 11, 2025

Sean “Diddy ” Combs’ Trial: Why R. Kelly Was Name-Dropped in Court

On the 14th day of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, R. Kelly was mentioned during cross-examination of the rap mogul’s former personal assistant, who is using the pseudonym “Mia.”

June 2, 2025

Sean “Diddy “ Combs’ Trial: Why R. Kelly Was Name-Dropped in Court

On the 14th day of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, R. Kelly was mentioned during cross-examination of the rap mogul’s former personal assistant, who is using the pseudonym “Mia.”

June 2, 2025

R. Kelly's Daughter Buku Abi Says His Alleged Sexual Abuse Led Her to Attempt Suicide

R. Kelly’s Daughter Buku Abi described in TVEI Network docuseries R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey that she tried to take her own life because of her father’s alleged sexual abuse.

October 16, 2024

R. Kelly's Daughter Joann Kelly Alleges Singer Sexually Abused Her as a Child

R. Kelly's estranged daughter Joann Kelly, alleges that that the R&B singer, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for sex crimes against underage girls, sexually abused her when she was a child.

October 11, 2024

R. Kelly's Daughter Joann Kelly Alleges Singer Sexually Abused Her as a Child

R. Kelly's estranged daughter Joann Kelly, alleges that that the R&B singer, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for sex crimes against underage girls, sexually abused her when she was a child.

October 11, 2024

R. Kelly's Daughter to Share a "Heartbreaking Secret" in Upcoming Documentary

R. Kelly's daughter Joann Kelly, who also goes by the name Buku Abi, is speaking out about growing up with the singer and a devastating childhood secret involving her dad, who remains in prison.

October 3, 2024

R. Kelly's Daughter Joann Kelly to Share a "Heartbreaking Secret" in Upcoming Documentary

R. Kelly's daughter Joann Kelly, who also goes by the name Buku Abi, is speaking out about growing up with the singer and a devastating childhood secret involving her dad, who remains in prison.

October 2, 2024

R. Kelly Found Guilty on 6 Counts in Child Pornography Trial

R. Kelly has been found guilty on six charges in his child pornography trial in Chicago, including three counts of sexual exploitation of a child. Get the details.

September 15, 2022

R. Kelly Found Guilty on Some Charges in Child Pornography Trial in Chicago

In his latest Chicago trial, R. Kelly was accused of producing and receiving child porn, enticing minors for sex and conspiring to obstruct justice in connection to his 2008 case.

September 14, 2022

R. Kelly Denies He's Expecting Baby With Fiancée Joycelyn Savage

In a new book that appears to have been written by Joycelyn Savage, the 26-year-old said she's pregnant and expecting a child with musician R. Kelly. However, his lawyer denies the allegation.

August 16, 2022

R. Kelly Placed on Suicide Watch After Being Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

R. Kelly's lawyer said that he was placed on suicide watch at a New York detention facility after being sentenced to 30 years in jail for sex trafficking, racketeering, and more. Find out more below.

July 1, 2022

R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Case

Nine months after a Brooklyn jury found R. Kelly guilty on all nine counts in his sex trafficking case in federal court, the singer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

June 29, 2022

Remembering Aaliyah's Many Triumphs Before Her Tragic Death

Aaliyah was only 22 when she was killed in a plane crash, but the "Try Again" singer had already accomplished so much.

January 16, 2022

These Are the Stories of the Brave Women Who Testified Against R. Kelly In His Sex Trafficking Trial

A jury convicted R. Kelly on all counts, including eight charges of sex trafficking, on Sept. 27. Read from the testimonies of five survivors, who are finally getting justice with the guilty verdict.

September 28, 2021

R. Kelly Found Guilty in Sex-Trafficking Trial

R. Kelly was found guilty of all nine counts in his sex crimes case. Read on to learn more about the verdict.

September 27, 2021

Prosecutors Call R. Kelly a “Predator” as Sexual Abuse Trial Begins

Federal prosecutors said at R. Kelly's trial that he "had his pick" of young fans and allegedly "used" multiple teenaged girls "physically, psychologically and sexually" over more than 20 years.

August 18, 2021

Shahs of Sunset Season 8 Trailer Teases Reza & MJ's Dramatic Feud & a Shocking R. Kelly Connection

Plus, GG is pregnant and another castmate is "spiraling!"

January 15, 2020

Update!

R. Kelly Accused of Bribing a Public Official One Day Before Marrying 15-Year-Old Aaliyah

R. Kelly faces new charges for bribery potentially involving his illegal marriage to Aaliyah

December 18, 2019

The Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning Trailer Is All Kinds of Haunting

Lifetime is back with a three-night event in 2020 for Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning

December 11, 2019

R. Kelly's Reported Girlfriend Joycelyn Savage Speaks Out Against Him

R. Kelly awaits trial on charges that he recruited underage girls and women to have sex with him, and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty.

November 23, 2019