Surviving R. Kelly

S01E04: The People vs. R. Kelly

R, Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple accounts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.

Overview

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.

Episodes

The Pied Piper of R&B

S01E01 The Pied Piper of R&B

January 3, 2019 3.0 50 min
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...
Hiding In Plain Sight

S01E02 Hiding In Plain Sight

January 3, 2019 50 min
After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts. A talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Kelly in a secret ceremony.
Sex Tape Scandal

S01E03 Sex Tape Scandal

January 4, 2019 50 min
As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tape emerges that puts R. Kelly in a compromising position.
The People vs. R. Kelly

S01E04 The People vs. R. Kelly

January 4, 2019 50 min
R, Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple accounts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.
All The Missing Girls

S01E05 All The Missing Girls

January 5, 2019 50 min
Parents of girls in R.Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned. One mother fights to get her daughter back - and wins.
Black Girls Matter

S01E06 Black Girls Matter

January 5, 2019 50 min
As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar.

Cast

R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Self (archive footage)

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