R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly, born on January 8, 1967, is an American convicted sex offender and former singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for helping redefine R&B and hip hop, he has earned nicknames like 'the King of R&B,' 'the King of Pop-Soul,' and the 'Pied Piper of R&B.' Kelly has released 18 studio albums and has notable hit singles such as 'I Believe I Can Fly,' 'Bump N' Grind,' 'Your Body's Callin',' 'Gotham City,' 'Ignition (Remix),' 'If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time,' 'The World's Greatest,' and 'I'm a Flirt (Remix).' He also gained attention for the hip hopera 'Trapped in the Closet.' In 2022, he was convicted for sex trafficking, child pornography, and sexual exploitation of a minor.