R - Kelly

R. Kelly (Robert Sylvester Kelly) is a former American singer, songwriter, and producer whose career is defined by a massive cultural impact followed by a total downfall due to multiple criminal convictions for sexual abuse.

: Beyond his own albums, he wrote and produced hits for other icons, including Michael Jackson’s "You Are Not Alone" and Aaliyah's debut album. r kelly

While Kelly’s music was highly sexualized, his personal life was shadowed by decades of allegations regarding his predatory behavior toward teenage girls. r kelly

: His 1996 anthem "I Believe I Can Fly" won three Grammy Awards and became a global millennial milestone. r kelly