SENTENCED: A federal judge in Chicago sentenced R. Kelly to 20 years for his federal convictions of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex on Thursday morning.
Kelly rose from poverty in Chicago to become one of the world’s biggest R&B stars. Known for his smash hit "I Believe I Can Fly" and for sex-infused songs such as "Bump n’ Grind," he sold millions of albums even after allegations about his abuse of girls began circulating publicly in the 1990s.
Kelly’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, accused prosecutors of offering an "embellished narrative" regarding Kelly and seeking to get the judge to join what she called the government’s "blood-thirsty campaign to make Kelly a symbol of the #MeToo movement." — November 1993: His album "12 Play" is released and sells more than 5 million copies. Hit singles include "Sex Me" and "Bump N’ Grind," which becomes the longest-running No. 1 R&B song in more than 30 years.
The day the news breaks, Kelly performs at the opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. — July 17, 2017: BuzzFeed reports on parents’ claims that Kelly brainwashed their daughters and was keeping them in an abusive "cult." One woman says she was with Kelly willingly. Activists launch the #MuteRKelly movement, calling for boycotts of his music.from its playlists, citing its policy on hateful conduct. Shortly after, Apple and Pandora also stop promoting his music. Kelly’s team pushes back, noting other artists on Spotify have been accused or convicted of crimes.
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