Surviving R. Kelly - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Pied Piper of R&B
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.
About Surviving R. Kelly
Title: Surviving R. Kelly
First Air Date: 2019-01-03
Last Air Date: 2023-01-03
Status: Ended
Rating: 7/10 (from 43 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 15
Network: Lifetime
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Production Companies: Kreativ Inc.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
R. Kelly
Self (archive footage)
