According to the article“R. Kelly’s Bank Account Is Reportedly in the Negatives” R. Kelly is taking a hard hit to his bank account after owing various people money. One of his owed dues comes from child support that he tried to avoid last month that resulted in $161,000. Kelly also spent three nights in jail his actions. Kelly has also failed to pay his rent which prompted his landlord to seize his accounts. This resulted in Kelly losing $173,000. These two incidents together have now resulted in Kelly’s bank account to sit in the negatives, more specifically, negative $13. Although Kelly has other bank accounts, a court order recently took $150,000 leaving only $625 and he still owes his landlord $50,000. The landlord has now requesting Sony to handle the remaining costs.
The article also had attached a video of R. Kelly prior to his most recent paid performance in Springfield, Illinois. The video posted on Kelly’s Instagram account consisted of him asking the media to be respectful of him while he is working because he needs to make money. He repeatedly pleads for people to “take it easy” on him.
R. Kelly has been charged with ten counts of aggravated sexual abuse (Haas, M.). Many have noticed that this deeper investigation came right after the highly popular documentary “Surviving R. Kelly” had been released. This documentary tells the stories of claimed victims of R. Kelly and his decade long history of abuse especially with underage girls. R. Kelly has been getting away with his sick actions for far too long before this film was released. “Surviving R. Kelly” includes some of the most disturbing details of R. Kelly’s past and future, including his secret marriage to a 15 year old girl whom he impregnated.
This documentary may have been one of the reasons Kelly is being forced to take accountability for his actions. However, Kelly has pleaded not-guilty to all charges. These charges come from four victims, three of whom were minors (Savitsky, S.). According to “Surviving R. Kelly”, there could have been plenty more victims to add to this case. Kelly is said to still be holding women from their families due to the abusive relationships he has with these women. R. Kelly has a serious problem and should be seen as no less than a predator.
Works Cited
Haas, M. (2019, March 5). R. Kelly denies sexual abuse allegations: 'I didn't do this stuff'. Retrieved April 14, 2019, from https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/r-kelly-denies-sexual-abuse-allegations-i-didnt-do-this-stuff
Hampton, D. (Producer). (2019). Surviving R. Kelly [Television series]. United States: Lifetime
Lifshutz, H. (2019, April 13). R. Kelly's Bank Account Is Reportedly in the Negatives. Retrieved April 14, 2019, from https://www.complex.com/music/2019/04/r-kelly-bank-account-reportedly-negatives
Savitsky, S. (2019, February 25). R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges as victims' lawyer says he has 2nd video of alleged assault. Retrieved April 14, 2019, from https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/r-kelly-to-appear-in-court-monday-on-sex-abuse-charges-as-accused-singer-still-hasnt-made-bail
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