R. Kelly is no stranger to stirring up controversy or self-incrimination in his music, but the singer says so too I admit the album released under his name is scandalous.
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After decades of lawsuits, dozens of alleged victims and multiple convictions, the last thing the world needs is more of his music. But a new album came out on Friday and tmz extension reports that R. Kelly claims he had nothing to do with it.
R. Kelly Speaks Up to Say He’s Innocent: What Else Is New?
Defense attorney Jennifer Bonjean met with Kelly on Friday as the controversial confessions made headlines. In a recording Bonjean made from prison, Kelly denied making the album in her own words.
“Apparently, someone faked an album called I admit as if I was the one to shut down. I will not release any albums. I don’t even have any interest in releasing albums right now. My only focus is appeals and all that,” Kelly said.
“It seems that someone wants this album to spoil the appeal. Why would he release an album called I admit? That doesn’t make any fucking sense.
Considering Kelly has been dubbed the Pied Piper who lures children amid rumors and criminal charges for abusing underage girls, it’s a bit late for Kelly to hide behind logic. Remember when she addressed the sexual assault allegations in a 19-minute song called “I Admit” in 2018?
When all else fails, there is always a conspiracy to blame powerful men. In this case, Kelly suggests her voice isn’t even on the records.
“I want Jennifer to let people know this is not my album. I wouldn’t even release an album right now while I’m dealing with this stuff. I hope people recognize my voice and know it,” the 55-year-old said.
“I wish they would find out who did it and publish it. They are probably making money from this as well. It is wrong that it comes at a time when I am working on my appeal. It’s really bullshit.”
“Really messed up” is a major understatement when referring to R. Kelly. If this whole situation isn’t weird enough, she couldn’t resist singing on the recording. Kelly sang a few bars of “When A Woman’s Fed Up” to somehow prove those aren’t her voices on new songs like “I Admit It (I Did It), Pt. 1”, “I Admit It (I Did It)), Pt. 2” and “I Admit It (I Did), Pt. 3.”
Apple Music, Spotify and Sony Music don’t want parts of I admit
Though the surprise album was released on both Spotify and Apple Music, no one took credit for the release. Sony Music, which owns the rights to much of Kelly’s music, also said it wasn’t responsible. Despite Sony’s “Legacy Recordings” copyright, the label called I admit an unauthorized release.
Authorities and Kelly’s legal team are investigating the album’s release. tmz extension revealed that the album was uploaded by Ingrooves, a Universal Music Group distributor unrelated to Sony. The Federal Bureau of Prisons ruled that he did not use any equipment to produce music as he was behind bars.
Within hours of rabid R. Kelly fans rushing to stream the album, Apple Music and Spotify removed the album from their platforms. In Kelly’s own words, that uncompromising support can only help seal her fate as she fights to have a 30-year sentence for racketeering overturned. Kelly is also awaiting sentencing in February 2023 on her child pornography conviction.
