R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.The disgraced singer listened as the survivors condemned his"despicable" abuse and described him as"the pied piper of R&B" ahead of the judge announcing his jail term.Kelly - real name Robert Sylvester Kelly - was found guilty of racketeering and trafficking following a high-profile sex abuse trial in New York in September 2021.
Dressed in a black face mask and grey prison-issue uniform, having been in custody since 2019, the 55-year-old looked straight ahead as the emotional statements were read out."The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach," a woman using the pseudonym Angela said as she addressed him in the courtroom.
Once one of the biggest music stars in the world, the three-time Grammy winner chart-topping hits included 'I Believe I Can Fly', 'Bump 'N' Grind' and 'Ignition'.He had denied all the charges, with his lawyers calling his accusers"disgruntled groupies" and saying they were lying, arguing that any"relationships" were consenting.
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R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prisonR&B singer R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a federal court in New York for masterminding an elaborate scheme to entice and sexually exploit young aspiring singers and underage children. I bet he doesn't believe he can fly now Good.. dirtbox of a yoke he is Wanna get those wings out now sweetie 👼🏻👼🏻
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