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Kelly teamed with IFC to premiere the old and new series, and performed the rap opera at event such as a sing-along at Bonnaroo. Kelly announced March 21 that he was reviving his cult classic video series, 'Trapped in the Closet.' The project began as five videos for his dramatic cliffhanger songs in 2007, and eventually grew to several dozen musical chapters dealing with a web of sexual deceit. A spokesman claims the singer was not having financial trouble. Kelly and his former wife, Andrea, confirm they have divorced after 11 years of marriage.Ĭrain's Chicago Business reported in July that a $2.9 million foreclosure was filed by JPMorgan Chase bank against Kelly's suburban Chicago mansion.

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Kelly is acquitted on all counts after less than a full day of deliberations on June 13, 2008.

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Kelly's child pornography trial finally begins on May 9, 2008. Kelly was in the middle of a 45-city tour and said his bus had been held up by police for speeding in Utah. 21, Gaughan decides not to revoke Kelly's bond after threatening to do so when the singer failed to show up at a hearing a few days earlier. In August, Chicago Judge Vincent Gaughan rules that jurors and the public will see the sex tape in open court, rejecting arguments from defense lawyers and prosecutors that it shouldn't be shown.įollowing a five year delay, the trial is scheduled to start in September - but Gaughan postpones it until 2008. Kelly releases his album 'Double Up,' on May 29. Kelly's brother, Carey Kelly, says his brother offered him $50,000 and a record deal to say he was the person on the sex video. She says later they live in different homes. 1 spot on the Billboard chart in July.Īndrea Kelly asked for an order of protection from her husband in September, accusing the singer of hitting her when she said she wanted a divorce. Kelly's seventh solo album, 'TP.3 Reloaded,' hits No. Jay-Z kicked Kelly off their 40 city tour, citing Kelly's 'unpredictable behavior.' In November, Kelly files a $90 million lawsuit against Jay-Z and a promoter, claiming breach of contract and sabotage. In February, prosecutors in Chicago drop seven of the 21 child pornography charges against Kelly. The following month, Kelly's album 'Chocolate Factory' is released, selling 538,000 copies in its first week.

Charges are later dropped after judge rules police didn't have a warrant to search Kelly's house. Kelly is released from jail on $12,000 bond. Kelly is arrested in January at a Miami Dade hotel in Florida on additional child pornography charges after investigators said they found photos of him having sex with a girl. He pleads not guilty and is released on $750,000 bail. Kelly is indicted in Chicago on 21 counts of child pornography stemming from the sex tape on June 5, 2002. The same day the news breaks, Kelly performs at the opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. At the time, the girl and her parents deny she was having sex with Kelly. The paper reports Chicago police began investigating allegations about Kelly and the same girl three years earlier. 8 that it received a 26-minute, 39-second videotape allegedly showing Kelly having sex with a minor. The case is reportedly settled out of court in the spring of 2002, for an undisclosed amount. Tracy Sampson files a lawsuit against Kelly, alleging their sex was illegal under Illinois law because he was in 'a position of authority' over her. Kelly's album 'R.' hits stores in November. Kelly wins three Grammys a month later, including best R&B song and best male R&B performance, for 'I Believe I Can Fly.' In January, Hawkins' lawsuit is reportedly settled for $250,000, shortly after she gave a seven-hour deposition. Tiffany Hawkins files a complaint against Kelly alleging intentional sexual battery and sexual harassment while she was a minor, according to court records. The couple goes on to have three children: Joanne, Jaya and Robert Jr. The same year, he marries 22-year-old Andrea Lee, a dancer from his touring troupe. A month later, he incorporates Rockland Records, where he can groom new artists, and his song 'I Believe I Can Fly,' from the 'Space Jam' soundtrack, peaks at No. Kelly produces Michael Jackson's hit single 'You Are Not Alone.' Kelly also produces songs for Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Toni Braxton and Janet Jackson. (Aaliyah died in a plane crash seven years later, at age 22.) Aaliyah's debut album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But A Number,' which Kelly produces, becomes certified platinum in September.

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