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Surviving R. Kelly

Surviving R. Kelly

TV-142019•50m•7.1/10
DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

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7.1/10(52)

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.

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Production

Kreativ Inc.

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 3, 2019

Last Aired

January 3, 2023

Networks

Lifetime

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Pied Piper of R&B
E1
The Pied Piper of R&B
Air date: 2019-01-03
As R. Kelly rises to fame and power as an R&B icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers. Rumors about his marriage to a 15 year old Aaliyah do little to stop his meteoric trajectory.
Hiding In Plain Sight
E2
Hiding In Plain Sight
Air date: 2019-01-03
After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts. A talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Kelly in a secret ceremony.
Sex Tape Scandal
E3
Sex Tape Scandal
Air date: 2019-01-04
As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tape emerges that puts R. Kelly in a compromising position.
The People vs. R. Kelly
E4
The People vs. R. Kelly
Air date: 2019-01-04
R, Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple accounts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.
All The Missing Girls
E5
All The Missing Girls
Air date: 2019-01-05
Parents of girls in R.Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned. One mother fights to get her daughter back - and wins.
Black Girls Matter
E6
Black Girls Matter
Air date: 2019-01-05
As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar.

Cast

R. Kelly

R. Kelly

Self (archive footage)

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