Did The Guards Try To Set R. Kelly Up In Jail?

 

A video of R. Kelly being punched by another inmate in jail shows that not one guard “raised a finger” to help him until the attack was well underway, his lawyers claim in a new court filing.

Kelly, who was being held in Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center on federal sex abuse charges, was assaulted in August by Jeremiah Farmer, who had punched the singer repeatedly to get media attention for himself, CNN reported.

The assault left R Kelly with “significant physical and psychological injuries,” the filing said. His lawyers have not released the video.

Prosecutors Want R. Kelly to Serve at Least 25 Years

 

R. Kelly was found guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, and a separate charge of sex trafficking. Ahead of his sentencing on June 29, prosecutors are recommending that the embattled singer be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. 

Did Jay-Z Help Bring Down R-Kelly?

 

Jay z close friend was Executive Producer of the Documentary Surviving R Kelly  

Kelly, finally, has been found guilty—not of assault or rape, but of one count of racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, an anti-human-trafficking law. Federal prosecutors built a case against Kelly that emphasized the network of associates that helped him corral victims and move them across state lines for sex.

#NowPlaying R. Kelly "Trapped In The Closet" Part 1-5

 

Trapped in the Closet is an opera by American R&B singer R. Kelly, with 33 "chapters" released from 2005 to 2012. Written, produced, and directed by Kelly. The series tells a story of a one-night stand which sets off a chain of events, gradually revealing a greater web of lies, sex and deceit.

Should R. Kelly’s Former Business Manager Get Attorney’s Fees After Acquittal?

 

R. Kelly’s former business manager asked a federal judge to award him $850,000 in attorneys fees after a jury acquitted him during the same trial in Chicago at which the R&B singer was convicted of child pornography charges.

Derrel McDavid’s attorney wrote that deserves to recoup the legal fees after enduring a “frivolous, vexatious and bad faith prosecution over which he prevailed.” Attorney Beau Brindley filed the 18-page request with U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber late Monday (Oct. 17).

R. Kelly's Music Sales Soar over 500%

 

The posthumous effect is a known phenomenon in music and entertainment. When an artist or athlete dies, their output is hyper-valued, and sales associated with the person see a considerable increase. Suppose we accept incarceration as being its own form of death, social death, in particular. In that case, it could explain the 500% increase R. Kelly has seen in sales since being convicted on sex trafficking charges. 

Iyanla Vanzant Doesn't Hold Back When It Comes To R. Kelly

 

Just to be clear, the troubled R&B star reached out months before the airing of “Surviving R. Kelly” and the backlash. However, Iyanla declined because she said he didn’t have the “capacity” to go through her process of healing and she didn’t want to exploit him simply for ratings.

She also noted that she doesn’t believe he shouldn’t be put in jail…because it won’t rehabilitate him.

Jay-Z Opens Up About R. Kelly

 

Kelly was kicked off the Best of Both Worlds Tour, his joint outing with Jay-Z, after a dispute between the two performers at New York's Madison Square Garden. During his performance, R. Kelly abruptly left the stage, claiming he saw two people in the audience with guns.

R. Kelly filed a $75 million lawsuit against Jay-Z and his Marcy Projects production company, accusing the rapper of “sabotaging” the pair's abruptly canceled Best of Both Worlds Tour.

Should We Agree With What Timbaland Said About R. Kelly Music?

 

Timbaland has faced backlash after he spoke about R. Kelly, saying the singer is still the “King of R&B,” even after his conviction for sex crimes across several states. 

Will The Judge Approve R. Kelly For Bail?

According to reports, R. Kelly was granted a bail hearing. The R&B singer could be released on bail as his motion for a new bail hearing was granted by a Judge by the name of Harry D. Leinenweber.

Now, if the Kelly is granted bail, it’s proposed that the judge puts him under home confinement with “an electronic monitoring device.” His lawyer also PROMISES Kelly wont contact minors and his use of the internet and social media will be kept to a bare minimum.

#FreeRkelly We Miss You R. Kelly! #SupportRKelly #Throwback #MusicVideo "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time"

 

Members of the Wrap Up Magazine want all fans and viewers to know that they are supporters of R. Kelly's music. Until he is convicted and evidence is shown, I say #FreeRKelly.

"If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" is a song by R. Kelly, released as the fifth single from his 1998 album, R. The song is a sweeping ballad about a man wishing he could go back in time and repair his relationship with his girlfriend. The song was a top 10 hit on the pop charts of several countries, while in the United States it finished just outside the top 10, peaking at number 12.

Yung Joc Disagrees about R. Kelly's Music Being Cancelled

 

Yung Joc talks about the alleged brand new R. Kelly album, "I Admit It," that was released and taken down from all streaming platforms shortly thereafter. 

The Atlanta based rapper refers to a recent statement from R. Kelly who denied releasing an LP with a title that implies he's guilty when he is fighting for his freedom from behind bars.

The Real R-Kelly Story

 

During his recording career, R-Kelly sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him the most commercially successful male R&B artist of the 1990s and one of the world's best-selling music artists.

Charleston White Talk Jay-Z, R Kelly, and DMX

 

Many people who have collaborated with the disgraced singer in the past have joined the #MuteRKelly movement, meanwhile, others assured that they been hopped on the wave decades ago when his pedophilia was made public knowledge.

#Stream Jay-Z and R. Kelly #Throwback #Album 'Best Of Both Worlds'

In 2002, Hip-Hop billionaire and troubled R&B legend R. Kelly released their highly anticipated joint album Best Of Both Worlds on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam imprint.

One of the most controversial albums and tours in the history of Hip-Hop, Best Of Both Worlds fused Hip-Hop and the already present element of R&B from two of the most prolific artists of the time.

#Throwback #musicvideo Jay-Z Ft R. Kelly - Guilty Until Proven Innocent

 

"Guilty Until Proven Innocent" is the third and final single from rapper Jay-Z's 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It features production by Rockwilder and a chorus sung by R. Kelly. 

Is R. Kelly Dating Another 19-Year-Old Girl?

Keep your kids away from this pervert! R. Kelly has been photographed with a woman that many are claiming is his new girlfriend, 19-year-old Halle Calhoun. News of the singer's new girlfriend sparked controversy online, as past allegations of the singer engaging in underage sex surfaced, despite Calhoun being of legal age.

According to reports, the 49-year-old "Fiesta" singer met Calhoun at one of his concerts in North Carolina, and she has since posted photos of them hanging out on her Instagram page. One photo from a week ago shows Halle and R. Kelly sitting together on a couch, which was captioned, "The realist! #Rkellz." Another photo shows Halle and R. Kelly hanging by the pool together, smoking cigars.

Why Is Google Helping To Bring Down R. Kelly?

 

A newly unsealed court document related to an alleged associate of singer R Kelly shows how Google can hand over data about what people search to the police.

The court filing was submitted in July but unsealed on Wednesday. It details a police investigation into an arson attack on a car outside of the home of a witness involved in the ongoing sexual racketeering case against R Kelly.

The court document showed that investigators linked Michael Williams — a family relation of R Kelly's former publicist — to the arson by sending something called a "keyword warrant" to Google. Specifically, police asked Google for any data on "users who had searched the address of the residence close in time to the arson."

Understanding The Greatest Beef In R&B History

Not only do the Wrap-Up Magazine feel R. Kelly should be crowned the King of R&B, he also should go down as being part of R&B's greatest beef of all time!

From Down Low through Busted, R Kelly and Ronald Isley made some of the best hit songs together. If you’re a 90’s R&B head like myself, you’ve probably witnessed the longstanding feud between R. Kelly and Mr. Biggs (Ron Isley). Year after year and song after song these two were at each other’s necks.

Name Your Favorite R. Kelly Song

The Wrap-Up Magazine is doing its own poll on your favorite R. Kelly song. Out of all his albums and singles created, which is your most loved track?

Through all the controversy going on with the R&B singer, his music will still on in our homes. The documentary Surviving R. Kelly brought increased scrutiny to the alleged crimes of the singer, but people still want to hear his hit songs.