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|nationality=American | |nationality=American | ||
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|birth_name=Robert Sylvester Kelly | |birth_name=Robert Sylvester Kelly | ||
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'''R. Kelly''' is an American musician. In 2019, he was arrested for [[human trafficking]]. On 18 August 2021, his sexual abuse trial began.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58254151</ref> | '''R. Kelly''' is an American musician. In 2019, he was arrested for [[human trafficking]]. On 18 August 2021, his sexual abuse trial began.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58254151</ref> | ||
| − | He was allegedly married to [[Aaliyah]] when she was still a child. | + | He was allegedly married to [[Aaliyah]] when she was still a child. A former tour manager testified in August 2021 that he bribed a government worker in 1994 to obtain a fake ID for then 15-year-old Aaliyah - so the singers could marry.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58289890</ref> |
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| + | On 28 September 2021, he was found guilty. Sentencing is due on 4 May 2022.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58714203</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:23, 28 September 2021
 R. Kelly    (Musician) | |
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| Born | Robert Sylvester Kelly 8 January 1967 USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Interests | • Hollywood • human trafficking • slavery |
American celebrity. | |
R. Kelly is an American musician. In 2019, he was arrested for human trafficking. On 18 August 2021, his sexual abuse trial began.[1]
He was allegedly married to Aaliyah when she was still a child. A former tour manager testified in August 2021 that he bribed a government worker in 1994 to obtain a fake ID for then 15-year-old Aaliyah - so the singers could marry.[2]
On 28 September 2021, he was found guilty. Sentencing is due on 4 May 2022.[3]
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