R. Kelly Quotes

A collection of quotes by R. Kelly.

Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known as R. Kelly, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on January 8, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, Kelly's talent and passion for music became apparent from an early age.

In the late 1980s, R. Kelly formed the group Public Announcement and released their debut album "Born into the 90's" in 1992. The album spawned the hit single "She's Got That Vibe," which showcased his unique blend of R&B and soul with infectious hooks. This marked the beginning of Kelly's successful solo career.

Kelly went on to achieve immense commercial success with albums such as "12 Play" (1993) and "R." (1998). He became known for his velvety smooth voice and his ability to craft sensual and provocative ballads. Songs like "Bump n' Grind" and "I Believe I Can Fly" became chart-topping hits and solidified his place as one of R&B's most influential and best-selling artists.

Despite his musical achievements, Kelly has faced numerous controversies throughout his career. He has been accused of sexual misconduct, with several women claiming to be victims of his abuse. These accusations have resulted in legal battles, media scrutiny, and damaging his reputation.

Regardless of the controversies surrounding him, R. Kelly's impact on the music industry cannot be denied. He has influenced countless artists and has left an indelible mark on R&B music. His unique vocal style and ability to connect with audiences through his music have made R. Kelly a prominent figure in the industry, albeit a controversial one.

When I met Michael Jordan on a basketball court at an athlet

When I met Michael Jordan on a basketball court at an athletic club - we hooped together in Chicago - he came to me and asked me if I wanted to do a song for his upcoming movie. I was like, 'Yeah!' I didn't even ask what it was.

If there's no fire, there's no scream. If there's no scream,

If there's no fire, there's no scream. If there's no scream, then no one hears you and no one comes to help you in the first place. The depth of my struggle has definitely determined the height of my success. To be able to teach my kids not just about success but about the struggle that comes with it.

They say marriage will change you but it didn't change me. B

They say marriage will change you but it didn't change me. Being in love changed me.

I am very conscious of who I am as an artist and as an inspi

I am very conscious of who I am as an artist and as an inspirational person.

I learnt a whole lot from my mother. About music, relationsh

I learnt a whole lot from my mother. About music, relationships, being a good person, loving people, the whole of life. I learnt about everything from her. Every single day I think about her. All through the day.

I've programmed myself musically to come up with love-feelin

I've programmed myself musically to come up with love-feeling tracks that are romantic, sexy, but classy, all in one. And that's the challenge. Once I create that music, then the lyrical content starts to come - you know, the stories and things like that.

You're younger, you might want to go to clubs and kick it, b

You're younger, you might want to go to clubs and kick it, but as you get older, you start seeing that life has more meaning to it. The people that you love are the people you want to start trusting and start wanting them to trust you and start respecting them.

Well, I believe that the depth of your struggle can determin

Well, I believe that the depth of your struggle can determine the height of your success. I was inspired to come out of everything I've been through and end up in a place where I never thought that I would be.

In life, you have people that love to party. That's me. Peop

In life, you have people that love to party. That's me. People that love God. That's me. People that love sex. That's me. People that love people. That's me. And people that make mistakes.That's me also.