R. Kelly‘s authorized staff isn’t laughing after “Saturday Night Live” took a shot on the disgraced singer throughout its star-studded fiftieth anniversary particular.
The “I Consider I Can Fly” hitmaker’s legal professional is firing again on the long-running sketch present for mocking the convicted intercourse offender.
At the moment behind bars for a number of intercourse crimes, R. Kelly has confronted a rising checklist of allegations for years, and his popularity is just sinking additional with every new declare.
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R. Kelly’s Lawyer Slams ‘SNL’ For ‘Problematic Visitor’ Jab
The favored present’s fiftieth anniversary particular stirred the pot with its “In Memoriam” section, the place it spotlighted a few of its most notorious previous visitors. The checklist included R. Kelly, Diddy, O.J. Simpson, Jared Fogle, and Robert Blake, figures who’ve made headlines for all of the improper causes.
However not everybody discovered the joke amusing. R. Kelly’s legal professional, Jennifer Bonjean, known as out “SNL” for what she sees as selective outrage. Whereas she didn’t title names, she recommended the present conveniently ignored others who may be deemed “problematic.”
Talking to TMZ, Bonjean criticized the section, stating, “Relatively smug that SNL sees it as their job to determine, belatedly, who ought to and shouldn’t be canceled.”
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Apparently, not all the so-called controversial figures had been offended. Actually, the executor of O.J. Simpson’s property reportedly laughed at comic John Mulaney’s joke about accused murderers internet hosting the present.
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The ‘Trapped In The Closet’ Star’s Daughter, Buku Abi Accused Him Of Sexual Abuse
The controversies surrounding Kelly proceed to escalate, along with his daughter coming ahead with devastating allegations of childhood sexual abuse.
The Blast reported in October that Buku shared her expertise within the second episode of the TVEI Streaming Community’s two-part documentary, “R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey.”
She described the alleged incident, which occurred when she was eight or 9 years previous, recalling waking as much as him touching her.
“I simply keep in mind waking as much as him touching me. And I did not know what to do, so I simply type of laid there, and I pretended to be asleep,” Buku recounted. She didn’t disclose the alleged abuse to her mom, Andrea Kelly till she was ten years previous in 2009.
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Buku Abi Revealed Heartbreaking Aftermath Of Alleged Abuse
The 26-year-old’s account detailed not solely the alleged incident itself but in addition the next emotional and psychological repercussions she skilled. Buku defined that after confiding in her mom, Andrea, they reported the alleged incident to the police, submitting a grievance below “Jane Doe.”
“They could not prosecute him as a result of I waited too lengthy. So, at that time in my life, I felt like I mentioned one thing for nothing,” she recounted. The alleged abuse virtually fractured her household relationships.
“After I informed my mother, I did not go over there anymore; my brother [Robert] and sister [Jaah], we did not go over there anymore,” Buku defined. She additionally admitted, “And even up till now, I wrestle with it lots.”
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Outrage Erupts Following The Songwriter’s Daughter’s Allegations
Buku’s testimony within the documentary “R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey” ignited a firestorm of anger towards Kelly on X (previously Twitter). Viewers who believed Buku’s account of alleged childhood sexual abuse expressed their profound sympathy for her and their disgust at his actions.
One individual lamented, “I knew it. I knew it. I hate she needed to undergo that.” One other commenter, referencing previous accusations surrounding Kelly, questioned, “Is she the one which ran away when she was 13, which occurs to be the age R. Kelly likes his victims?” One other individual wrote:
“This is not shocking however I hate she went by that. It is one factor to undergo sexual abuse interval! it is a added on pile of sh-t to realize it was your personal f-cking mum or dad that did it to you want that one element reallyf-cks along with your head. I am glad his the place he belongs.”
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R. Kelly’s Lawyer Responds To His Daughter’s Allegations
Within the wake of Buku’s devastating allegations towards her father, the 58-year-old’s legal professional, Bonjean, issued a press release refuting the claims. Bonjean’s response acknowledged Buku’s account of reporting the alleged abuse to her mom however disputed the accusations themselves.
The authorized consultant confirmed {that a} report was certainly filed, stating, “Mr. Kelly vehemently denies these allegations. His ex-wife made the identical allegation years in the past, and itwas investigated by the Illinois Division of Youngsters & Household Providers and was unfounded.”
Bonjean additionally criticized the producers of the documentary “R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey,” the place Buku shared her story. She asserted that “the ‘filmmakers,’ whoever they’re, didn’t attain out to Mr. Kelly or his staff to even permit him to disclaim these hurtful claims.”
From the courtroom to a comedy present, R. Kelly stays a magnet for controversy.
