Allegations of sexual abuse against famed R&B artist R. Kelly have been resurfaced in light of a new six-part documentary series. The Lifetime series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” features a detailed account of the artist’s life through testaments from both his inner circle and accusers. The premiere episode on Thursday revisited the rumors of abuse, pedophilia, and predatory behavior.
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R. Kelly has ultimately rejected the accusations against him. His publicist released a statement to CNN denying previous allegations, stating their falsehood for public record. In 2002, Kelly was charged with 21 counts of child pornography in relation to a videotape of himself having sexual intercourse with an underage girl. However, he was acquitted on all charges.
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Kelly’s history of abuse with young women and girls has been ongoing since 1994, when Kelly married 15-year-old singer Aaliyah at the age of 27. Since then, interview subjects in the documentary series have corroborated the allegations made against him.