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General Facts and Figures
- Name: Robert Sylvester Kelly
- Net Worth: $1,3 Million
- Profession: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer, Instrumentalist
- Date of Birth: 8th January 1967
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, the United States
- Sun Sign: Capricorn
- Spouse: One annulled marriage and one divorce
Early Life and Education
There is no denying that R Kelly has grown to enjoy tremendous success in his career. He was born in 1967, and his birth name is Robert Sylvester Kelly.
He celebrates his birthday on 8th January. He has four siblings, Bruce, Theresa, and Carey.
A single mother brought up Bob in a Chicago housing project. Kelly’s mother, Joanne, was also a talented singer, and she sang in the local church choirs.
Thanks to this, Kelly started to show interest in music from a relatively tender age. Soon enough, he enrolled in the church choir and started singing.
Robert attended the Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago. Here, he met Lena McLin, who became his mentor and inspired him to take up a singing career.
Kelly describes her as his second mother, thanks to the inspiration she gave him.
Career
R Kelly first shot into the limelight in 1990, and it was the year he signed a major contract with Jive Records. In 1991, alongside his backup group, he released an album called Born into the 90s.
This album contained two R&B hits, including Honey Love and Slow Dance. Despite losing his mother in 1993, his song, Bump and Grind, topped the charts.
Bob worked with other incredible artists in the field. From Michael Jackson and Gladys Knight to Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, they readily produced amazing songs.
One of his best works is the 1995 hit, You Are Not Alone, which topped almost every chart. He also helped Aaliyah with her album called Age Aint Nothing But a Number.
Personal Life
R Kelly has had a relatively active personal life. After helping Aaliyah with her album, the two became romantically involved.
They ended up illegally marrying between 1994 and 1996. However, Aaliyah’s family had the marriage dissolved, thanks to her age. Aaliyah had overstated her age by at least three years.
He then married Andrea Lee in 1996. Together, they have three children, Jay, Robert, and Joan. However, the couple divorced in 2009. His latest relationship was with Joycelyn Savage.
Currently, R Kelly is incarcerated and awaiting trial. This is after several women accused him of abusing them sexually.
Height and Weight
R. Kelly is 185 cm (6 feet) tall and weighs 85 kg (185 pounds).
Estimated Worth
Robert has an estimated net fortune of $1,3 million.
Regardless of his recent controversies, R Kelly is a good musician who will always be remembered for his talent by his true fans.
