R. Kelly
R. Kelly's Victimhood Doesn't Excuse His Alleged Sexual Misconduct
“I Admit” addresses sexual misconduct accusations against Kelly and mentions his childhood experiences with abuse. Critics say the song seems like a bizarre attempt to garner public sympathy in the hopes of absolving Kelly of his alleged crimes.
R. Kelly Releases Bizarre New 19-Minute Song, "I Admit It"
The Chicago singer reveals he doesn't own his music, addresses Spotify's Hate Conduct policy, and offers a strange denial of the sex cult allegations in a new song.
What It Really Means to Separate the Art from the Artist
We spoke to Kanye, Brand New, R Kelly and Morrissey fans about that feeling when your fave becomes problematic.
Spotify CEO Talks Hateful Conduct Policy: "We Rolled This Out Wrong"
After his company removed R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from curated playlists at the start of this month, Daniel Ek admitted to a conference crowd last night that Spotify made some mistakes.
Why I've Made Two Films About the R. Kelly Sexual Misconduct Allegations
We spoke to Ben Zand, the filmmaker and journalist behind two BBC docs that explore the claims made against R. Kelly.
Spotify to Restore XXXTentacion Songs to Their Playlists After Outcry
The company's "hateful conduct" policy was reportedly protested by Kendrick Lamar, who threatened to pull his music from the platform.
Woman Accuses R. Kelly of Rape, Imprisonment, and Infecting Her with Herpes
A lawsuit filed yesterday claims that the 51-year-old singer was "mentally, sexually and, verbally" abusive to Faith Rodgers after meeting her last March.
How Easy Is It for Businesses to Walk Away from Problematic Artists?
Following Spotify's new conduct policies for curated playlists, we examine the legal and ethical mechanisms lurking beneath the surface of right vs. wrong.
Spotify Removes R. Kelly From Its Curated Playlists
Starting today, you won't be able to find R. Kelly's music on Spotify's official playlists like Rap Caviar and Discover Weekly.
Two More Women Come Forward With Sexual Abuse Allegations Against R. Kelly
In a new report from BuzzFeed News, two more additional women speak up with claims about the Chicago singer.
R. Kelly Is Still Working Because Of Who His Victims Are
Some have asked why the Chicago singer hasn't faced any real repercussions. The reason is because his victims are young black girls.
#MuteRKelly Co-Founder: 'This Is Us Saying Young Black Girls Matter'
After learning of abuse allegations against the R&B singer, Oronike Odeleye launched a petition calling on radio stations to stop playing his music. She tells Broadly about finding a campaign ally in #TimesUp.