R. Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. A three-time Grammy Award winner, he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Born Robert Sylvester Kelly on January 8, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, he was raised by his single mother in the Ida B. Wells Homes, a public housing project on the South Side of Chicago.
Growing up in Chicago, Kelly showed early musical talent and began performing as a street musician in the subways. His career took a turn in 1989 when he appeared on the television talent show Big Break, hosted by Natalie Cole. His performance won him the show’s grand prize of $100,000, which helped launch his professional music career.
In 1993, R. Kelly released his debut solo album, 12 Play, which included the chart-topping single "Bump N’ Grind." The hit song remained at the number one spot on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for 12 consecutive weeks, solidifying his status as a rising star in the R&B genre.
R. Kelly is widely regarded as one of the most influential R&B artists of the past three decades. Known for his distinctive voice, production style, and songwriting abilities, he played a major role in shaping the modern R&B sound. Despite his musical accomplishments, his legacy has been significantly affected by his legal troubles and allegations of misconduct.
| Birth Date: | 8 Jan, 1967 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Chicago |
| Gender: | Male |
| Spouse: | Aaliyah[1994-1995] Andrea Kelly[1996-2009] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
