R. Kelly
Full Name: R. Kelly [Robert Sylvester Kelly]
Nationality:
Profession: R&B Singer
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.
Born: January 8, 1969 (49 years old)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Married Life
- 1994-08-30 R&B singer R. Kelly (25) weds Aaliyah (15) illegally in Rosemont, Illinois (later annulled)
Historical Events in the Life of R. Kelly
- 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)
- 2004-03-20 18th Soul Train Music Awards: R. Kelly, Janet Jackson, Outkast & Beyoncé win
- 2018-05-10 R. Kelly's songs removed from Spotify playlists after sexual abuse allegations
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