Last Updated: 31 Dec, 2023 | Views: 342
Age: 57
Profession: Musician
Other Profession(s): Singer, Record Producer, Song writer
Famous For: The World's Greatest (Song)
Higher Education: University of Chicago Medical Center
Net Worth: $100 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography)
R. Kellywas born on 8thJanuary, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He brought upin the South Side of Chicago and revealedthe desire for music at a young age. Kelly began performing in local talent shows and formed a group called MGM (Musically Gifted Men) in high school.
R. Kelly Career:
• 1992: Released debut album - "Born into the 90's": R. Kelly gained recognition with his group, Public Announcement, and released their debut album, "Born into the 90's."
• 1993: Solo breakthrough with album - "12 Play": R. Kelly embarked on a solo career and released his breakthrough album, "12 Play." It featured popular tracks like "Bump n' Grind" and "Your Body's Callin'" and established him as a prominent R&B artist.
• 1996: "I Believe I Can Fly" and "Space Jam" soundtrack: R. Kelly get international success with his inspiring ballad "I Believe I Can Fly," which was included on the soundtrack for the film "Space Jam."
• 2003: "Ignition (Remix)" and "Chocolate Factory": R. Kelly unconfined the song "Ignition (Remix)" from his album "Chocolate Factory." The song developed a major achievement and reached the highest of the charts, further solidifying his status as a chart-topping artist.
• 2005: "Trapped in the Closet" series: R. Kelly created anexclusive and widely-discussed musical story called "Trapped in the Closet." It contained of a series of unified songs that told a melodramatic and often humorous story.
R. Kelly Achievements/Awards:
• 1998, 1999, 2003:Grammy Awards
• 1994:Billboard Music Awards
• 2001, 2004:Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Awards
• 2001, 2003:BET Awards
R. Kelly Unknown Facts:
• Legal controversies: Legal troubles are common for celebrities and R. Kelly is no exception. Throughout his career he’s been met with many charges including sexual assault and multiple criminal custodies. Unfortunately, this all had a significant impact on his reputation.
• Imprisonment: In 2021 he was found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking — a serious offense that lead him to be imprisoned. This marked a significant downfall in both his career and personal life.
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