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R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly
Register Number: 09627-035
Metropolitan Correctional Center
71 West Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60605
USA
Address information
Robert Sylvester Kelly
Register Number: 09627-035
(Prison)
Metropolitan Correctional Center
71 West Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60605
USA
R. Kelly, born Robert Sylvester Kelly on January 8, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his unique blend of R&B, soul, and hip-hop music, which has garnered him critical acclaim, numerous awards, and a massive fan base. Throughout his career, Kelly has produced numerous hit songs, and albums, and has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of contemporary R&B music. However, his legacy has been marred by significant legal troubles and controversies, particularly surrounding allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct.
Kelly was raised in a modest household on the city’s South Side, the third of four children born to Joann and Bruce Kelly. His mother was a teacher, and his father was absent from his life, leaving his mother to raise him alone. Kelly showed an early interest in music, influenced by gospel and soul music, particularly the works of artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. He began singing in church and developed a passion for music that would follow him into adulthood.
At the age of eight, Kelly experienced a life-changing event when he was sexually abused by a family member. This traumatic experience would later influence his songwriting and public persona, as he often grappled with themes of love, pain, and vulnerability in his music. After his family relocated to the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, he attended Kenwood Academy, where he began to hone his musical talents and perform in school talent shows.
