Anecdotes

Was married to R&B Singer/actress Aaliyah. That marrige was annulled due to Aaliyah's status as a minor (she was 15 years old,; he was in his mid 20s).

R.Kelly out on $750,000 bail after being charged with 21 counts of producing child pornography.

Ironically, he suffers from fear of flying.

Had the most top ten singles in America during the 90's.

In 1994, Kelly, then 27, secretly married 15-year-old Aaliyah using a falsified marriage certificate in which she lied about being 18 years old.

In 1993, Kelly wrote and produced the song "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" for Aaliyah. Lyrically the song tells a story about a young girl wanting to date an older man.

Had a young Halle Berry as his love interest in on of his first videos 1992 Honey Love.

Writes, arranges, and produces all of his own songs.

Shares a birthday with Sean Paul, WWE star Chris Masters(The Masterpiece), and David Bowie.

His mother, Joanne Kelly, died in 1993

Has sold over 24 million albums worlwide.

His latest album "Chocolate Factory" sold over 500,000 copies in its first week of release. It has so far sold in excess of 2,000,000 in the USA alone.

As of 2019, Kelly resides in Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago).

Two daughters Jaya and Joann and a son Robert Jr.

R. Kelly began his music career as the frontman of R&B singing group Public Announcement.

Frequently collaborates with Ronald Isley.

Frequently wears basketball jerseys with the number 12 on to commemorate his groundbreaking album "12 Play".

Albums: Born into the 90s; 12 Play; R. Kelly; R; TP-2.com, Best of Both Worlds.

Used to be the producer for Changing Faces, Sparkle and Kelly Price.

Attended Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, Illinois.

R. Kelly has recorded a song about his court battle and released it exclusively to his local radio station.