Why Famous:He is known for a collection of major hit singles including Bump n' Grind, Your Body's Callin', and I Believe I Can Fly which won three Grammy Awards out of five nominations.
1994-08-30 R&B singer R. Kelly (25) weds Aaliyah (15) illegally in Rosemont, Illinois (later annulled)
Historical Events
1994-01-25 "Bump n' Grind " single released by R. Kelly (Billboard Song of the Year 1994)
1999-03-25 13th Soul Train Music Awards: Luther Vandross, R. Kelly & Lauryn Hill win
2000-11-07 "TP-2.com" 4th studio album by R. Kelly is released (American Music Awards Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist 2001, Billboard Album of the Year 2001)
2001-05-15 "Fiesta" single released by R. Kelly featuring Jay-Z and Boo & Gotti (Billboard Song of the Year 2001)
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Carly Rae Jepsen
Idina Menzel
Keith Flint
Neil Diamond
Nina Simone