R Kelly
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of sexual abuse. Why are his music streams rising?
Combs is the latest problematic artist to see his work break more ground on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube
Gloria Oladipo
26, Nov, 2024 @12:00 PM
Who’s bad? From Michael Jackson to David Bowie, why are some stars uncancellable?
A Michael Jackson jukebox musical has just opened – with no mention of sexual allegations – and a biopic is coming. What makes some celebrities immune to cancel culture? We examine who gets ostracised and who doesn’t
Tim Jonze
01, Apr, 2024 @4:00 AM
Surviving R Kelly Part III: The Final Chapter review – this glorious series has helped to make history
Repulsion and righteous fury at the activity of the R&B megastar give way to immense pride in every activist, survivor, journalist and film-maker who took on and defeated this wolf in wolf’s clothing
Leila Latif
03, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM
Prosecutors defend decision to place R Kelly under suicide watch
Attorneys for the Brooklyn detention center where the singer is being held say he matches the criteria to be put under supervision
Edward Helmore
04, Jul, 2022 @2:10 PM
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years on sexual abuse charges
R&B singer, 55, was found guilty in September of sex trafficking and racketeering on nine counts involving women, girls and boys
Erum Salam in New York
29, Jun, 2022 @10:16 PM
‘You destroyed so many lives’: R Kelly victims give emotional statements
In a series of heart-rending speeches, victims delivered testimony about the impact his crimes had on their lives
Erum Salam
29, Jun, 2022 @7:16 PM
‘Everyone failed these young, Black girls’: journalist Jim DeRogatis on his decades-long battle to expose R Kelly
The music critic began reporting on the star’s abuse of Black women and girls back in 2000 – and he kept going for 20 years. Why were his revelations ignored for so long?
Sirin Kale
04, May, 2022 @5:00 AM
R Kelly associate jailed for intimidating singer’s accuser with arson attack
Michael Williams had pleaded guilty to attack, one of three alleged instances of witness intimidation relating to the Kelly trial, and was sentenced to eight years
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
18, Nov, 2021 @9:46 AM
Can the R Kelly verdict lead to a shift in the music industry?
After years of sexual abuse allegations, the R&B singer has finally had to face punishment for his crimes but will a wider reckoning follow?
Tshepo Mokoena
02, Oct, 2021 @5:17 AM
If society valued Black women and girls, convicting R Kelly wouldn’t take so long | Tayo Bero
For decades, Kelly hid his predatory behavior in plain sight – and people did nothing
Tayo Bero
29, Sep, 2021 @10:16 AM
R Kelly’s ex-wife says victim shaming stopped women coming forward
Drea Kelly puts focus on what happens outside courtroom after singer’s racketeering and sex trafficking conviction
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
28, Sep, 2021 @11:49 AM
R Kelly found guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges
Jury finds singer guilty of running a criminal enterprise that recruited women and children and subjected them to sexual exploitation and coercion
Lauren Aratani and Gloria Oladipo in New York
28, Sep, 2021 @2:02 AM
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