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| Photo by Google Images Singer R. Kelly |
Singer R. Kelly just can't get a break! In early January two new females came out accusing the Chicago artist of sexual misconduct. One of the accusers named Lizette Martinez claimed she was 17 years old when she lost her virginity to Kelly. She also accused the singer of physically abusing her multiple times and forcing her to have sex against her will.
Since the sexual allegations were made Kelly has addressed the allegations saying the media is trying to distort his character and destroy his legacy.
In a quest to prevent Kelly from performing at venues a #MuteRKelly campaign has started amid sexual allegations. Actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell and creator of "Queen Sugar" AvaDuVernay also joined the campaign.
On April 30, Jurnee Smollett posted on Instagram that she believes Kelly is guilty of abusing and having sex with underage girls.
Smollett Instagram post reads:
"A letter to our sisters.
We as WOC of Times Up, recognize the responsibility we have to our sisters of
all kinds, across all industries. We see you because we are you. We stand
linked with our sisters and will no longer tolerate the predatory behavior of R
Kelly to go unchecked. This is a call to action to #MuteRKelly. His music must
be turned down and the voices of these brave survivors must be heard. We’re
calling on corporations that do business with him to cut all ties with R. Kelly
and insist on safety and dignity for women of all kinds. @RCARecords @Spotify
@AppleMusic @Ticketmaster #MuteRKelly #TIMESUP"
She added that:
“We demand appropriate
investigations and inquiries into the allegations of R. Kelly’s abuse made by
women of color and their families for over two decades now. And we declare with
great viligance and a united voice to anyone who wants to silence us. THEIR
TIME IS UP.”
Ava also chimed in on the matter saying:
@ava
We join the call to #MuteRKelly and insist on
the safety + dignity of all women. We demand investigations into R. Kelly’s
abuse allegations made by women of color + their families for two decades. We
call on those who profit from his music to cut ties. #MuteRKelly #TIMESUP #WOC
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| Photo by Google Images Chicago singer R. Kelly |
R. Kelly, 51, was also dropped from the Chicago concert at the UIC Pavillion. Spotify also removed all music by the King of R&B from their playlist.
In response to the #MuteRKelly campaign and actions taken against him Kelly stated that:
“I’ve never heard of a
show being canceled because of rumors, but I guess there’s a first time for
everything. … So I apologize to you guys and in the meantime, I’m going to try
to get to the bottom line of it, you know, as far as my lawyers are concerned,
and see exactly what happened and why I was canceled.”
With an upcoming show in North Carolina Kelly the #MuteRKelly campaign threatened to protest if they didn't cancel the concert.
Do you think R. Kelly is getting what he deserves?
In 2008 he was acquitted of child pornography charges. Due to the continuous of the sexual misconduct allegations #MuteRKelly was launched!
Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
@mahoganymagazin
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