- 1. Biography
- 2. Childhood and youth
- 3. Music
- 4. Personal life
- 5. R. Kelly now
- 6. Discography
- 7. Net Worth
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Biography
It seems that no matter what R. Kelly puts his hand to in the professional field, everything invariably becomes super successful - solo work, duets or producing. But as for his personal life, the multiple winner of the prestigious Grammy award has repeatedly found himself in the center of sex scandals, including those involving minors. However, this does not stop numerous fans from adoring him for the legendary hit I Believe I Can Fly.
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Childhood and youth
However, it all began innocuously enough. In the early years, Robert Sylvester (this is the real name of the singer), born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, sang in the church choir. His mother Joanne instilled in him a Baptist upbringing and love of music, who had to raise 4 children on her own. The father, however, did not participate in their lives.
As a teenager, by his own admission of the R&B star in his autobiography, he was abused by an older woman, but he never told anyone about it. And at the age of 11, when the boy was riding home on a bicycle, a bullet hit him in the shoulder, which is still there.
There is also a place for love and tragedy in memories of the past. The main and beloved childhood friend for Robert was Lulu's neighbor, with whom they spent time playing games, vowing never to part. However, the fantasies of the young dreamers did not come true.
Once, in a fight with older children, the girl was pushed into the water, a strong current carried the child away with lightning speed, and soon her lifeless body was found. It was she who became the first muse of the future musician, and her death was the impetus for creativity.
At Kenwood Academy, two of his passions, which never left him throughout his life, were strengthened - music and basketball. Kelly gave his first concerts on the streets of his hometown, then, together with three friends, he created a boy band that won the talent show, but after the debut single, the group ceased to exist.
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Music
In 1992, as part of a new group, Kelly recorded his debut album, a year later - a solo album, the title song from which Bump `n` Grind fell in love with a large audience from the first chords, and deservedly sent her performer to the top of the prestigious music charts. The collection subsequently acquired gold and platinum shades.
The singer Alia, produced by him, also awaited a resounding success, who at the very beginning of her career, thanks to the singles performed, was in the popular charts.
Remixes were also added to the singer's box of skills and talents, both for personal compositions and for the works of colleagues in the workshop. For example, Janet Jackson. A little later, Robert was honored to create a hit for her brother, the king of pop, Michael Jackson. In 1995, Kelly's second album was released, named by his own name and causing a radically polar criticism. However, this did not stop him from taking the leading position in the Billboard 200.
At the end of November 1996, the mega-popular I Believe I Can Fly was born, which the passionate basketball fan R. Kelly created specifically for the movie "Space Jam". She became one of the 500 best songs of the 20th century. The artist did not have to complain about the star tandems, including with Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, Puff Daddy and Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Jay Z and T-Pain and many other celebrities.
The clips also went viral. For example, by 2019 on Youtube, the video with sensual beauties for the single Cookie approached the mark of 27 million views, and Thoia Thoing - to 20 million.
Numerous Grammys, performances at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, constant participation in charity, throat surgery, lawsuits, records entered in the Guinness Book - the star's performance would be enough for a few people, and impressions for several lives.
Plus, by the beginning of 2019 - 14 solo albums, of which a good half are platinum, confirming the status of a superstar. In addition, the man turned not only the world of music, but also sports, becoming the first artist and professional basketball player.
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Personal life
According to the Western media, the titled producer was connected not only with professional relations with a minor at that time singer Aliya. In 1994, a secret wedding of young people allegedly took place, later the marriage was annulled at the request of her relatives. The "newlyweds" themselves denied this, claiming only a friendly relationship.
In 1996, Kelly married a girl from his own dancer Andrea Lee, who gave her husband three children - Joanne (1998), Jay (2000), Robert (2002). The family existed for more than 10 years, in 2006 Andrea filed for divorce, which officially ended in 2009.
In 2018, the ex-wife of the performer made a loud statement in the press. According to him, the musician subjected her to constant domestic violence, as a result of which the woman developed a tendency to commit suicide, developed post-traumatic stress disorder and even gynecological diseases. The singer categorically disagrees with such accusations.
The name of R. Kelly is associated with litigation and subsequent arrest due to the disseminated video and photographs, which captured sexual intercourse with a teenage girl. However, the charges against the singer were dropped.
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R. Kelly now
2018 brought a lot of trouble to the star. R. Kelly's works were boycotted by music services Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora because of his "criminal" activities. In response, the performer released a short film "I Confess", where he denies everything attributed to him.
In 2019, a serial documentary film "Survivor R. Kelly", which sheds light on the illegal sexual acts of a celebrity, was presented to the audience. RCA Records / Sony Music refused to promote his work, and the queen of outrageous Lady Gaga and Celine Dion refused to cooperate with him, apologizing to the public. Alia's mother, through Instagram, urged the public not to believe the false information discrediting the honest name of her deceased daughter.
Daughter Joanne also spoke out against the famous parent, calling him a monster and stating that
R. Kelly himself is not going to stand aside and plans to launch a website where he will retaliate against prosecutors and present the facts of his innocence. And also promises to please fans with a new album.
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Discography
Solo albums
1993 - 12 Play 1995 - R. Kelly 1998 - R. 2000 - TP-2.com 2003 - Chocolate Factory 2004 - Happy People / U Saved Me 2005 - TP.3 Reloaded 2007 - Double Up 2009 - Untitled 2010 - Love Letter 2012 - Write Me Back 2013 - Black Panties 2015 - The Buffet 2016 - 12 Nights of Christmas
In collaboration with other artists
1992 - Born into the 90`s (with Public Announcement) 2002 - The Best of Both Worlds (with Jay-Z) 2004 - Unfinished Business (with Jay-Z)
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Net Worth
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below.
Let's check, How Rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly in 2020?
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2021
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1M in 2021. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $744.2K - $1.3M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2021 | $73.9K - $109.7K |
| November 2021 | $81.5K - $149K |
| October 2021 | $60.7K - $86K |
| September 2021 | $50.6K - $91K |
| August 2021 | $46.7K - $161.7K |
| July 2021 | $77.6K - $101K |
| June 2021 | $45.8K - $90K |
| May 2021 | $46.7K - $155.6K |
| April 2021 | $48.6K - $113.6K |
| March 2021 | $58.9K - $152.8K |
| February 2021 | $71.6K - $140.4K |
| January 2021 | $50.1K - $111.6K |
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2020
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1.8M in 2020. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $990.7K - $1.2M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2020 | $43K - $153.8K |
| November 2020 | $56.2K - $98.7K |
| October 2020 | $76.1K - $137.3K |
| September 2020 | $44.9K - $129.4K |
| August 2020 | $75.7K - $151.7K |
| July 2020 | $77.3K - $129.4K |
| June 2020 | $59.4K - $102.1K |
| May 2020 | $53K - $117.5K |
| April 2020 | $61K - $131.4K |
| March 2020 | $63.3K - $141.1K |
| February 2020 | $69.8K - $112.7K |
| January 2020 | $76.8K - $162.3K |
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2019
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1M in 2019. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $560.8K - $1M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2019 | $43.6K - $92.8K |
| November 2019 | $72.4K - $104.7K |
| October 2019 | $75.9K - $90.2K |
| September 2019 | $45.8K - $105K |
| August 2019 | $72.6K - $165.2K |
| July 2019 | $47.1K - $100.4K |
| June 2019 | $50.3K - $124.3K |
| May 2019 | $77.7K - $145.9K |
| April 2019 | $46.1K - $119.5K |
| March 2019 | $58.9K - $160.3K |
| February 2019 | $74.8K - $97.3K |
| January 2019 | $64.8K - $134.1K |
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2018
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1.3M in 2018. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $520.2K - $1.4M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2018 | $80.6K - $138.3K |
| November 2018 | $66.8K - $132.3K |
| October 2018 | $60.3K - $146.2K |
| September 2018 | $46.1K - $88K |
| August 2018 | $51.1K - $151.5K |
| July 2018 | $70.9K - $121.8K |
| June 2018 | $74.7K - $160.8K |
| May 2018 | $63.9K - $115.9K |
| April 2018 | $47.2K - $135.4K |
| March 2018 | $64.4K - $142K |
| February 2018 | $64.1K - $144.1K |
| January 2018 | $77.5K - $86.5K |
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2017
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1.2M in 2017. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $535.7K - $1.6M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2017 | $75.4K - $98.8K |
| November 2017 | $66.1K - $152.3K |
| October 2017 | $71.3K - $137.9K |
| September 2017 | $67.7K - $140.8K |
| August 2017 | $42.5K - $139.7K |
| July 2017 | $50K - $146.1K |
| June 2017 | $46.1K - $159.6K |
| May 2017 | $42.5K - $128.2K |
| April 2017 | $66.4K - $161.5K |
| March 2017 | $45.8K - $149.3K |
| February 2017 | $44.7K - $161.4K |
| January 2017 | $62.6K - $109.2K |
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2016
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1.4M in 2016. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $975.6K - $1.6M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2016 | $81.2K - $119.7K |
| November 2016 | $48.1K - $159.5K |
| October 2016 | $62.9K - $97.8K |
| September 2016 | $53.2K - $130.6K |
| August 2016 | $43.4K - $114.9K |
| July 2016 | $65.4K - $101.2K |
| June 2016 | $76.7K - $143K |
| May 2016 | $64.5K - $150.4K |
| April 2016 | $51.4K - $143.8K |
| March 2016 | $70.7K - $110.8K |
| February 2016 | $60.7K - $116.1K |
| January 2016 | $53.8K - $103K |
Robert Sylvester Kelly Net Worth 2015
Robert Sylvester Kelly 's revenue is $1.9M in 2015. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Robert Sylvester Kelly and could vary in the range between $752K - $1.6M.
| Year | Estimation |
|---|---|
| December 2015 | $45.4K - $95.1K |
| November 2015 | $81.2K - $108.1K |
| October 2015 | $77.2K - $121.3K |
| September 2015 | $62.8K - $129.5K |
| August 2015 | $80.7K - $164.9K |
| July 2015 | $63.8K - $141.8K |
| June 2015 | $45.4K - $120.9K |
| May 2015 | $46.4K - $144.6K |
| April 2015 | $65.2K - $86.8K |
| March 2015 | $77.1K - $122.1K |
| February 2015 | $45.2K - $86.5K |
| January 2015 | $56.6K - $162.7K |
It is an overall forecast for the net worth of Robert Sylvester Kelly. The evaluation covers the latest 5 years and an approximation for next year. See above to learn how much money does Robert Sylvester Kelly make a year.
The range above shows an estimation based on evaluation generated by public information about sponsorships or other sources found on the internet. It's summarized data from Robert Sylvester Kelly' projects existing in AidWiki's repository. It's an approximation of the revenue compiled by AidWiki and may not correspond with the real amount.