R. Kelly is an American former singer, songwriter, and record producer.
R. Kelly Biography
| Real Name | Robert Sylvester Kelly |
| Nickname | R. Kelly |
| Profession | Former singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Date of Birth | 8 January 1967 |
| Age | 58 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Baptist |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | Update soon |
R. Kelly Age
R. Kelly was born on 8 January 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is 58 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
R. Kelly Wife
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Aaliyah Andrea Lee |
| Spouse/Wife | Aaliyan (m. 1994, div. 1995) Andrea Lee (m. 1996, div. 2009) |
| Children | Three children |
R. Kelly Family
| Father’s Name | Biological father – Dan Kelly Stepfather – Lucious |
| Mother’s Name | Joanne Kelly |
| Brother’s Name | One older and one younger bother |
| Sister’s Name | Two older and one younger sister |
Career
| Debut | In 1980, Kelly started his singing career. |
| Awards | Update soon |
R. Kelly Songs/Albums
| Songs/Albums | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 12 Play | 1993 |
| R. Kelly | 1995 |
| r. | 1998 |
| TP-2.com | 2000 |
| Chocolate Factory | 2003 |
| Happy People/U Saved Me | 2004 |
| TP.3 Reloaded | 2005 |
| Double Up | 2007 |
| Untitled | 2009 |
| Love Letter | 2010 |
| Write Me Back | 2012 |
| Black Panties | 2013 |
| The Buffet | 2015 |
| 12 Nights of Christmas | 2016 |
R. Kelly Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 91 kg In pounds – 194 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
R. Kelly Net Worth
- At that point, Kelly’s net worth was estimated to be around $150 million. As of 2025, his net worth is estimated to have dropped to around negative $2 million.
| Net Worth (approx) | Negative $2 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Singing, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About R. Kelly
- R. Kelly is one of the most controversial figures in the music industry.
- R. Kelly was born and raised in a public housing project in Chicago.
- He was taught to have a powerful sense of Christian faith by his mother.
- Through his career, he earned nicknames such as “the king of R&B”, “the King of Pop-Soul”, and “the Pied of R&B”.
- During his recording career, Kelly released 18 studio albums, which yielded a number of his singles.
- Kelly’s songwriting and production work were credited on albums by Michael Jackson.
- In 2011, Kelly was named the most successful R&B artist of the last 25 years by Billboard.
- From age 8 to 14, he was often sexually abused by an older female family member.
- Kelly was diagnosed with dyslexia, which left him unable to read or write.
- He began performing in the subway under the Chicago “L” tracks.
- In 2021 and 2022, he was convicted on multiple charges involving child sexual abuse.
- As of 2025, he is serving a 31-year combined sentence at FCI Butner Medium I in North Carolina.
FAQ:
How old is R. Kelly?
58 years (old as of 2025)
Who is R. Kelly’s wife?
R. Kelly was married to Aaliyah (1994 – 1995) and Andrea Lee (1996 to 2009).
Does R. Kelly have any child?
Signer R. Kelly has three children.
What is R. Kelly’s net worth?
As of 2025, R. Kelly’s estimated net worth is negative $2 million.