R. Kelly: The Multi-Talented Musician and Controversial Figure

Meet R. Kelly: The Jack of All Trades

Robert Sylvester Kelly, aka R. Kelly, is a man of many talents. He’s a singer, musician, songwriter, actor, record producer, and former semi-professional basketball player. Phew, that’s a mouthful!

But let’s not forget about his personal life. R. Kelly was once married to Andrea Kelly, but things took a turn for the worse when allegations of domestic violence surfaced. You can read all about it here. The couple eventually divorced in January 2009, but not before having three children together: Jaah, Joann, and Robert Kelly Jr.

Talk about a multi-talented guy with a complicated personal life!

Andrea and Joann Kelly speak up about R. Kelly’s abuse

 Her daughter Jaah Kelly was born and raised as a girl until 6 or 7 years old when they revealed that they were transgender and began living as a boy and using male pronouns. They then publicly came out in June 2014 and revealed that they were transgender, and likes girls, they changed their name to Jay Kelly. They embraced masculinity by wearing men’s clothes and going to the men’s restroom. However, in later years Jay realized that they only thought that they were transgender as they liked girls, due to their upbringing they believed that the only way that you could be interested in girls, was if you were a boy. This led Jay to believe that they must have been transgender. Now, the only label that they give themselves is that they like girls. Jay does not mind being referred to as male, female, gender fluid or non-binary. Jay identifies their relationship with their father as ‘really complicated’. Despite that, they are following the footsteps of their father and pursuing a career in music.

The other daughter of R Kelly, Joann Kelly, also known as Buku, is an emerging artist and songwriter. She grabbed the crowd’s attention through collaboration with her father on the single ‘Wanna Be There’, a song about their broken relationship.

Wanna Be There – R Kelly ft. Joann Kelly

 

How old are Jay and Joann Kelly?

Jay was born in 2000 and he is -1,  Joann was born on March 19, 1998 and is 26 years old.

Joann Kelly out shopping with her mom Andrea

 

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How tall are Jay and Joann Kelly and how much do they weigh?

Joann Kelly is 5ft3, or 162cm tall, and weighs 55kgs, or 121lbs. The height and weight of Jay Kelly were not revealed.

How much are Jay and Joann Kelly’s net worths?

The net worth of Jay and Joann Kelly were not revealed. Their father R. Kelly had a very successful career in the 1990s with a net worth of $150 million. However, after suffering several complications, lawsuits, and allegations, his net worth went down to $100 thousand.

Are Jay and Joann Kelly single or married?

Jay and Joann Kelly are single.

Do Jay and Joann Kelly have any children?

Neither Jay nor Joann Kelly have any children.

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