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#Mute R. Kelly
If you haven’t watched Surviving R. Kelly six-part documentary on the Lifetime Network yet, I urge you to do so. It is extremely difficult to watch, especially for survivors of rape and sexual assault, but I believe the women who are speaking out about their experiences need to be heard.
I muted R. Kelly years ago once I found out about the pornographic tape of him with an underage age girl. I can’t listen to his music, I don’t watch award shows where he is being “honored,” and I wouldn’t go to one of his concerts even if I was getting paid to attend. With all the trauma I have experienced with sexual abuse, I cannot support predators or anyone who supports them. Regardless if R. Kelly was found not guilty in court (based on a technicality), the video stands for itself. The girl in the video is underage and that in itself is a crime. I haven’t watched the video, I’ve only seen what is shown in the Surviving R. Kelly documentary.
Lifetime’s Best Performance
The premiere of Lifetime’s ground-breaking documentary series Surviving R. Kelly captivated audiences and commanded the social conversation, delivering 1.9 million Total Viewers and marking Lifetime’s best performance in more than two years in all key demos including Adults 25-54 (1.2 million), Adults 18-49 (1.1 million), Women 25-54 (837,000), and Women 18-49 (767,000), according to Nielsen Media Research.
“A frightening picture is finally starting to take shape of a man whose dark past has gone largely ignored for years.” Dream Hampton, Executive Producer of Surviving R. Kelly
About Surviving R. Kelly
In the ground-breaking documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, women are emerging from the shadows and uniting their voices to share their stories. 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.
With over 50 interviews including civil rights activist Tarana Burke, musicians John Legend and Sparkle, talk-show host and former DJ Wendy Williams, ex-wife Andrea Kelly, ex-girlfriend Kitti Jones, brothers Carey and Bruce Kelly, and many others, the true story of R. Kelly’s controversial past will be revealed beginning in 1970 through present day, shedding light on the R&B star whose history of alleged abuse of underage African American girls has, until recently, been largely ignored by mainstream media.
Surviving R. Kelly is executive produced by cultural critic, filmmaker and passionate activist Dream Hampton, Tamara Simmons, Joel Karlsberg and Jesse Daniels for Kreativ Inc. which has a production deal with Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), and Brie Miranda Bryant from Lifetime. This program falls under Lifetime’s commitment to providing a platform to give women a voice where they have previously been unheard to bring awareness to the abuses and harassment of women.
Tanara Burke – Activist and Founder of the Me Too Movement
#MeToo Movement
Activist Tanara Burket founded the “Me Too” movement over a decade ago. The mission of the “Me Too” to connect survivors of sexual assault to the resources they need in order to heal. Tarana began ‘Me Too’ originally to help young Black women and girls from low wealth communities. She developed culturally-informed curriculum to discuss sexual violence within the Black community and in society at large. Similarly, the ‘me too’ movement seeks to support folks working within their communities to attend to the specific needs of their community/communities, i.e. supporting disabled trans survivors of color working to lead and craft events/toolkits/etc. with other disabled trans survivors. Together, we can uplift and support each other to strengthen a global movement to interrupt sexual violence. More information on the “Me Too” movement can be found here: MeToo
I used to like R. Kelly especially his songs before. But now, after this incident, I don’t tolerate it anymore. I hope justice will be served soon.
Same with me. Thank you for stopping by.
This R.Kelly stuff is such a triggering convo. Sad thing he is still out there holding women hostage I dont know why the authorities arent checking on those women after all of this.
I agree. I hope he goes to jail soon and the women can get the therapy they need.
I don’t live in the US, so I don’t know any of his music… however, I have heard his name be used so much when discussing sexual abuse. I would be interested in understanding what happened.
The documentary is mind-blowing. Difficult to watch, but I believe the women’s voices should be heard. Thank you for stopping by.
This is absolutely disgusting !!! I had no idea about this incident, i will look further into it. ughhhh
It really is. 🙁
I watched the whole series and couldn’t believe it! So important to spread the word and stop this from happening in the world.
Thank you. It was difficult to watch but necessary.
I’m in full agreement with you on this! I’ll never watch anything or promote anything associated with him. It’s sad to know he made a video with an underage girl.
Hopefully, he will be in jail soon. Thank you.
I had heard many years ago (disclaimer: I don’t listen to R. Kelly’s music) that he had been accused of some sexual misconduct with a minor. It’s a good thing that this has been brought back up, and hopefully there will be some justice.
I hope so as well. Thank you.
It must have been very hard for these women to come forward with their stories, especially when you are making accusations against a well-known celebrity and knowing that there is so much I victim blaming out there. I’m glad this documentary is out there now to give all victims a voice and maybe some encouragement to come forward with their stories too.
Thank you Theresa. I am as well.
I am happy that he is being exposed and proud of the women who have come forward. Good for Lifetime.
Thank you. I completely agree.
I can’t belive there are people out there defending him. When that many women come forward, it’s positively not just attention seekers.
It really is crazy. Thank you.