R Kelly Net Worth: Where Does All The Money Go?

R Kelly Net Worth: $2 Million

R. Kelly has a net worth of $2 Million. Kelly, who is also known as the Godfather of R&B and the King of Sex, has built his wealth through his music career and is popular worldwide. However, one might not know where all his money goes.

As much as he loves women and loves spending money on them, he chooses to keep most things under wraps when it comes to his financial details. This means that we don’t know anything about his personal life or what he spends his money on – except that he probably spends a lot of it!

Read on to learn more about the R. Kelly net worth, how he made his fortune, and whether there are any hidden costs associated with being so wealthy.

R Kelly Full Name	Robert Sylvester Kelly
R Kelly Date Of Birth	8 January 1967
R Kelly Age	55 Years
R Kelly Height	185cm /1.85 m / 6ft 1inches
R Kelly Weight	91 Kg/ 200 lbs / 200 Pound
R Kelly Religion	Christian
R Kelly Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
R Kelly Nationality	American
R Kelly Wife	Andrea Lee (m. 1996-2009), Aaliyah (m. 1994-1995)
R Kelly Father	Unknown
R Kelly Mother	Joanne Kelly
R Kelly Brother	Bruce Kelly, Carey Kelly
R Kelly Sister	Theresa Kelly
R Kelly Daughter	Joann Kelly
R Kelly Son	Jaya Kelly .Robert Kelly Jr.

R Kelly Early life

R. Kelly was born Robert Kelly on August 28, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly was raised in a musical family, with his mother being a big influence. His mother was a gospel singer and taught him the skills of gospel. In his early years, Kelly was exposed to gospel, R&B, pop, and jazz, and his mother’s influence led to him becoming interested in both the secular and religious sides of music.

As a child, Kelly was drawn to music and was a fan of Marvin Gaye’s songs. He was also exposed to the work of people like Luther Ingram, Ray Charles, The Beatles, and Little Richard, who were some of the early influences that shaped his musical career.

R Kelly Career

Kelly rose to fame with the release of his debut single, “Bump N’ Grind,” which was a collaboration with R&B artist Alonzo Williams in 1990. The single was a massive hit across the United States, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The song also garnered Kelly a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. With this record under his belt, Kelly sought to make an impact on the world with his next single, “Sex Me.” The single debuted on the Billboard chart at #2 in December of 1990 and remained on the chart for 20 weeks, peaking at #1 for two weeks in February of ’91.

The success of “Bump N’ Grind” and “Sex Me” led to Kelly’s debut album, 12 Play, which was released in 1991 and reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured singles like “Your Body’s Now Here” and “Slow Dance.”

1990–1996: Born into the 90’s, 12 Play and R. Kelly

In 1990, Kelly released his debut album, 12 Play, which featured the singles, “Bump N’ Grind” and “Your Body’s Now Here.” The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart and included collaborations with Alonzo Williams, Tone Loc, and Fox. Kelly’s 12 Play is one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 15 million copies sold worldwide.

Kelly’s second album, R., was released in 1992 and spawned the hit singles “I Shoulda Never Let You Go,” “You Remind Me,” and “Sex Me.” “I Shoulda Never Let You Go” peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and “You Remind Me” peaked at #3 on the same chart. R. received Gold certification by the RIAA.

1997–2001: Basketball, R., TP-2.COM, and Rockland Records

In 1997, Kelly released the single, “Sex Me,” which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to sell over 1 million copies and receive a Gold certification by the RIAA. The same year, Kelly released his fifth studio album, TP-2.COM, which featured the singles “Adrienne,” “Glow Like Dat,” and “Sex Me.”

TP-2.COM received a Gold certification and went on to become one of Kelly’s highest-selling albums. In 1999, Kelly released another album, R., which was not as successful as his previous efforts.

The album had two singles, “Trapped in the Closet” and “Marry the Pussy,” which did not make the Billboard charts.

2002–2003: The Best of Both Worlds and Chocolate Factory

In 2002, Kelly released his first greatest hits album, titled The Best of Both Worlds, which went on to become one of his highest-selling albums.

The album featured previously released singles, like “I’m A Flirt,” “Slow Dance,” and “Sex Me.” In 2003, Kelly released his sixth studio album, Chocolate Factory, which went on to become his highest-selling album to date.

The album featured the single, “Bump N’ Grind,” and reached #1 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. In 2004, Kelly put out an album titled Untitled, which was not as successful as his previous projects.

The album did, however, contain the single, “I’m Gonna Love You (Forever).”

2004–2005: Unfinished Business, Happy People/U Saved Me, TP.3 Reloaded and Double Up

In 2004, Kelly released another compilation album titled Unfinished Business, which featured his best-selling singles like “Happy People” and “U Saved Me.” The album went on to become his third highest-selling album. Two years later, Kelly released another compilation album titled Happy People/U Saved Me, which included his biggest hits such as “Slow Dance” and “Sex Me.”

The album went on to become his fourth best-selling album. In 2007, Kelly released the album, TP.3 Reloaded, which went on to become his fifth top-selling album. The album featured the single, “Ignition.”

2006–2009: Double Up and Untitled, Africa

In 2006, Kelly released the double album, Double Up, which was not as successful as his previous projects. The album featured the single, “Double Up.” In 2009, Kelly released another double album titled Untitled, which was not as successful as his previous efforts. The album featured the single, “I’m a Flirt.”

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2010–2012: Epic, Love Letter, throat surgery, and Write Me Back

In 2010, Kelly released the epic album, Epic, which went on to become one of his highest-selling albums. The album featured the single, “I Believe I Can Fly.”

In 2011, Kelly released the single, “I Wish,” which did not make the Billboard chart. In 2012, Kelly released another single titled “Write Me Back,” which also did not make the Billboard chart.

2013–2016: Black Panties, The Buffet, and 12 Nights of Christmas

R. Kelly was sued by his ex-wife Andrea Kelly, who claimed that he was keeping a large amount of money that he had earned. In 2013, the court ruled that all of the $100 million that Kelly had earned over the years must be given over to his former spouse.

Kelly had also been accused of keeping $75 million from his ex-wife, the singer Pebbles, who claimed that he had spent a large amount of the money on lavish parties and other events. The media reported that Kelly would now have to pay $10 million in back taxes, which he had been accused of not paying. The lawsuit with Andrea Kelly just added to the media frenzy surrounding Kelly and his alleged abuse of women.

In 2014, Kelly was accused of sexual abuse by an anonymous woman. Andrew J. Burton, the attorney representing Kelly’s ex-wife in the suit, said that the allegations against Kelly were false and that Kelly would never do what was being accused. Burton also said that the allegations against Kelly were “a plot to extort money.”

R Kelly Artistry

R. Kelly’s music is a combination of R&B, hip-hop, and classical music. He also loves to use rare instruments in his musical creations. R. Kelly’s music is known for having intense, sexual lyrics and many references to women.

He has been called a “sexual deviant” and has been accused of sexual abuse by multiple women. After the allegations against him were made public in 2010, Kelly was asked to perform at the Super Bowl and he said that he would decline.

In his music career, Kelly has used a variety of different performing styles, including R&B, pop, gospel, jazz, hip-hop, and funk. Kelly has often been compared to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra, and Stevie Wonder, and is known for his soulful singing voice and distinctive phrasing.

Musical style and influences

R. Kelly has said that his musical style and influences were Rick James and Marvin Gaye, who were also known for their sexually charged lyrics. He also said that he loved Michael Jackson and Prince as well. Kelly blends R&B and hip-hop music with more classical sounds, which has been described as “old school meets new school.” His musical style has been described as “an all-encompassing sound that’s brilliant, eclectic and often weird.”

Vocal style and lyrical themes

R. Kelly’s voice is a mix of R&B and hip-hop. He has been described as having a “soulful voice” that “drives home the emotion of his music.” His lyrics are often about sex and love, and he has been called a “sex therapist.”

His lyrics often include sexual references, such as “I want to taste your black panties” in his song “Sex Me.” His lyrics have also been described as “quasi-poetic” and as “fused with just enough pop music and rhythm to pull them through.”

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Sexual abuse scandals

In August 2018, Kelly was once again accused of sexual abuse. This time, the woman who came forward was Kelly’s ex-girlfriend, who said that Kelly had been abusing her since they were teenagers. The accuser said that Kelly had abused her sexually, sending sexually suggestive photos of himself and pressuring her to watch sex videos and send him nude photos.

Early sexual abuse accusations

In 2001, Kelly was once again accused of sexual abuse. In March of that year, a young woman named Tracy Sampson came forward and claimed that she had been sexually abused by Kelly when she was a teenager. Sampson said that she had been drugged and then raped by Kelly, who had been her music teacher at the time.

At the time of the allegations, Kelly was already married and had five children. Kelly and his wife were able to get the charges dismissed thanks to an Illinois law that protects celebrities from libel and slander charges.

Second series of accusations

In late 2017, a new woman came forward and said that she had been abused by R. Kelly when she was underage. When the allegations were made public, people began digging into Kelly’s past and looking for more victims of sexual abuse. They also began to look into the money that Kelly had received over the years.

Trial in the Eastern District of New York

In February 2018, Kelly was arrested and charged with child pornography. The charges came after the federal government received photos that appeared to show Kelly engaged in sex acts with a person who appeared to be underage.

Kelly was arrested during a Chicago performance and booked into Cook County Jail. Kelly was charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of furnishing sexual exploitation of a minor. Kelly’s bail was set at $1 million, and he was released from jail on a $100,000 bond. Kelly’s attorney said that he would plead not guilty to all of the charges.

Jury trial

Kelly was acquitted of child pornography and abusive sexual contact charges in 2008. He was accused of videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl, then threatening to post the video online if she ever told anyone.

His accuser recanted her story, saying she lied to get out of a car with Kelly so he would let her go home. While Kelly was never charged with any sexual offences, the claims of a 12-year-old girl were enough to get him to testify against the two men who sued him for defamation.

Kelly testified that his accusers were at least 31 years old, which made them ineligible to file the $50 million lawsuit. The two men dropped their lawsuit against Kelly, clearing his name of any wrongdoing.

Trial in the Northern District of Illinois

In May 2018, Kelly was charged in the Northern District of Illinois with child pornography. The charges came after a federal grand jury was presented with photos and videos that appeared to show Kelly engaging in sexual acts with a person who appeared to be underage.

Kelly was arrested in Atlanta and then transported to Chicago. He was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. Kelly’s bail was set at $100,000. Kelly’s attorney said that he would plead not guilty to the charges.

Allegations

In 2008, Kelly was accused of a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. The girl’s father hired a private investigator to look into Kelly’s alleged activity. The investigator talked to both the father and daughter, and the daughter later recanted her claims that Kelly had abused her.

The allegations sparked a civil suit against Kelly in which the father claimed Kelly had withheld the alleged sex tape, then played a key role in getting him and his daughter fired from their jobs.

Kelly denied any knowledge of the lawsuit, and filed a counterclaim, alleging the father kept badgering him to take legal action against the father. The two sides settled out of court.

Trial process

Kelly initially sued the website featuring the debunked allegations of a sex tape. Kelly dropped two of the three defamation lawsuits against the anonymous website after the website’s hosting company refused to hand over the website’s records.

Kelly did, however, win an appeal to get the website to remove the posts. In 2012, Kelly was charged with child pornography after an investigation into the sex tape allegations. Prosecutors said the video had no actual child pornography, but were concerned about the “extremely disturbing” nature of the images, according to a report from CBS News. Kelly pleaded not guilty and is currently awaiting trial.

Verdict and Sentencing

Kelly was acquitted on all charges. After the verdict, Kelly released a new song, “Horse &Gatllick,” which implies that the verdict was completely expected. Kelly then posted a video on his website where he talked about the verdict and the song in detail. Kelly also said that he believes he’d be in prison if he was a woman.

After a six-week trial, the jury found Kelly not guilty on all charges, including child pornography and abusive sexual contact. Kelly, who was charged with three counts of aggravated sexual abuse, was acquitted of all charges, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Kelly’s lyrics, which include several references to sex, also contributed to his guilty verdict. Kelly’s lyrics, which include several references to sex, also contributed to his guilty verdict. The lyrics include “I like your butt and your booty,” “I would put your butt in my mouth,” and “I want your butt in my bed.”

Other court cases

In April 2017, Kelly was sued by a woman who claimed she was hypnotized and forced to have sex with him. Kelly has denied the allegations. In 2014, Kelly was sued by a woman who claimed he tried to have sex with her when she was a minor. The woman later dropped the lawsuit, according to reports.

Criminal

In February 2017, Kelly was arrested on charges of offensive sexual behavior in a Chicago park. Kelly reportedly made lewd comments to two women who were with a group of men. After a lewd comment was made to one woman, Kelly reportedly approached her and grabbed her buttocks.

The next day, Kelly was charged with two counts of felony counts of lewd or indecent conduct. A judge set Kelly’s bail at $1 million and allowed Kelly to make video appearances at his bond hearing.

Kelly posted the video on his website and YouTube channel. At one of the hearings, Kelly said he’d plead not guilty because he didn’t do anything wrong.

Civil Suits

Kelly was sued for $50 million by a woman who said he convinced her to have sex with him when she was a minor, then posted the sex tape online. The woman, who was 24 at the time, claimed Kelly got her drunk and videotaped the sex, then threatened to post it online if she ever told anyone.

Kelly denied all allegations, posted a counterclaim against the woman, and said it was a civil case and not a criminal matter. Kelly won the case, and the woman was ordered to pay Kelly $26.5 million.

Influence

Kelly is a well-known figure in the music world, and his work has influenced many other artists. However, Kelly’s own music has fallen out of popularity in recent years, and his albums haven’t even made it into the Billboard Top 200 Sales Chart.

In an interview with Business Insider, Kelly said his biggest influence was himself. Kelly said he was his biggest influence. “My biggest influence is going to be myself, because I am the one who knows everything about me,” Kelly said. “I’m the one who knows the best about me.”

Philanthropy

Kelly has benefited from the attention he’s received over the years. He’s donated money to causes that support education, women and children, and he’s helped found a scholarship foundation for Chicago high school students. Kelly has also donated money to the Robert and Renatacommunity Wellness Center, a health and wellness center and treatment center in Chicago.

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Kelly has also made donations to Meals on Wheels, a program that provides meals to the elderly. After the verdict in his child pornography trial, Kelly donated $50,000 to the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, an anti-sex trafficking advocacy organization that works with police and prosecutors.

Future Plans

Kelly has not released an album since August 2017. He posted a message on his website in February saying he was working on new music, but it’s unclear what, if anything, he’s working on. He also posted a message in June saying he was working on a new book.

Kelly has not released an album since August 2017. He posted a message on his website in February saying he was working on new music, but it’s unclear what, if anything, he’s working on. He also posted a message in June saying he was working on a new book.

Kelly has not released an album since August 2017. He posted a message on his website in February saying he was working on new music, but it’s unclear what, if anything, he’s working on. He also posted a message in June saying he was working on a new book.

Personal life

R. Kelly is known for his relationship with women and for his sexual lyrics. He was married once to Andrea Kelly from 1992 to 1996, but they have since parted ways. The singer has been romantically linked to Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, and many other women over the years.

He has been accused of sexual abuse by several women, with the most serious allegations being made by his ex-wife, Andrea Kelly. Kelly has denied every allegation against him.

Honors and awards

R. Kelly has been nominated for several awards over the course of his career. In 1998, Kelly received a Grammy for Best Male R&B Performance for “Bump n’ Grind (Any Girl)”. In 2003, Kelly won the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award for Best Male R&B/Soul Artist. In 2005, Kelly was honored with the Artista Inspirational award at the 9th annual Soul Train Music Awards.

In 2010, Kelly was ranked #53 on the “Top 100 Most Successful Entertainers of All Time” list by Billboard magazine. The same year, Kelly was voted the “Best Selling R&B Artist of All Time” at the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) convention. In 2012, Kelly was honored with the Legends of the Industry award at the Soul Train Music Awards.

Discography

Taken from the album title, “The R. Kelly Story” was a remix album of Kelly’s hits, released in 2002. The album featured songs remixed by various producers, including Mark Ronson, Swizz Beatz, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and The Neptunes.

Kelly’s next album, “Double Up”, was released on October 31, 2003. It went to #1 in the U.S. and stayed on the charts for an impressive 88 weeks. Kelly’s latest album is “Beautiful People”, which was released on August 25, 2018. So far, the album has gone to #1 in the U.S., selling 39,000 copies in the first week.

Filmography

Kelly made his film debut in the 1998 film “Bring Me Home Tonight”. He then starred in the 1999 film, “Two Much”, followed by “Mississippi Burning” in 1999. Kelly also starred in the 2002 film, “The Bone Collector”, and in the 2004 film, “R. Kelly”.

His most recent film is “I Believe I Can Fly”, which was released in July 2018. Kelly has also acted in a few television series, including “A Different World”, “A Walk to Remember”, and “The Game”. In addition, Kelly has appeared in one music video and one short film.

Books

In 1999, Kelly published a memoir titled “Double Up”. The book was later adapted into a short film, also titled “Double Up”. In addition, Kelly wrote the book “I Wish My Baby Would Talk to Me” in 2004. His latest book is titled “R. Kelly: Sex, Lies, and Videotapes”. It was released in September 2018 and focuses on the sexual abuse allegations against Kelly.

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