A closer look at the biggest achievements of R. Kelly. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Robert Sylvester Kelly, known as R. Kelly, was a highly successful American singer, songwriter, and record producer in R&B, hip hop, and pop music. Once dubbed the "King of R&B," his career ended due to his arrest in 2019. He was convicted on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, stemming from the sexual abuse of minors. These convictions effectively ended his music career and tarnished his legacy.
In 1998, R. Kelly won three Grammy Awards for his song "I Believe I Can Fly".
On February 18, 2003, R. Kelly released "Chocolate Factory", which debuted as the number one album on the Billboard 200, selling 532,000 copies in its first week, and was met with critical acclaim.
In November 2004, R. Kelly's appearance on Ja Rule's single "Wonderful" alongside Ashanti, led to the song charting at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the UK Singles Chart.
In May 2005, the single "Wonderful", featuring R. Kelly, was certified gold by the RIAA.
In July 2005, R. Kelly released TP.3 Reloaded, which became his fifth consecutive number-one album.
On May 29, 2007, R. Kelly released his album Double Up, which became his sixth and final album to chart at number one on the Billboard 200.
In 2008, R. Kelly was acquitted on all charges, following a controversial trial that started in 2002, regarding leaked video recordings that led to child pornography charges.
In March 2011, R. Kelly was named the No. 1 R&B artist of the last 25 years by Billboard.
In 2013, R. Kelly was given a key to the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as "an artist whose music brings generations together".
On September 30, 2021, following his New York conviction of multiple sex crimes, the key to the city of Baton Rouge, previously given in 2013, was rescinded.
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