Friday, June 13, 2008
Don't Piss On Me & Tell Me It's Raining....Without Video Taping It Of Course
R. Kelly was acquitted on all 14 counts of child pornography today. The trial was doomed from the start. The prosecution's lead witnesses lacked credibility, the defense had over 6 years to prepare their case, the alleged victim in the tape claimed that wasn't her and refused to testify, and most importantly the video lacked sufficient proof that the man seen in the tape was indeed R. Kelly. The self proclaimed King of R&B walked out the court room with a smile and swagger that not even Michael Jackson after his child molestation trial could imitate.I remember seeing the sex tape when I was 16 (2002). The tape featured different females in multiple sex scenes that were very graphic to say the least. Everything from the urination scene, to the computer chair scene was enough to taint my mind for years to come. It was apparent one of the females in the video was indeed a minor. Not only were her mannerisms questionable, but at times she appeared to be very uncomfortable - almost as if she didn't want to be there.
Do I think it was R Kelly in the tape? Definitely. Do I think he should be convicted of a crime? No! People have to understand, you can't convict someone when the alleged victim won't even cooperate with the prosecution. If she says that's not her in the tape, then you have to respect her decision as an adult.
Natalie Moore from Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM) has been doing a great job reporting R. Kelly's trial in vivid detail. Unlike most media reports, she's actually granted access to the courtroom during the entire trial. Over the pass several weeks I've been addicted to her blog. Besides her great journalism, she seems to be pretty down to Earth. In addition to spectating her blog and listening to her daily reports on the radio - I've managed to communicate with her on several key issues about the trial. I told her I think it would be insane if she didn't do a book about the trial. Nothings more exciting than an inside scoop. Thanks Natalie!
I hope this is R. Kelly's last time in a similar situation. Remember this is the same guy that married Aaliyah at the tender age of 16. Kelly has also settled several cases out of court including a settlement in 1998 with someone I know personally who alleged that Kelly had sex with her at the age of 17. The settlement was in the mid 6 figures, and also prohibits this woman from ever mentioning the case again. With a history like this it's amazing he got off scott free. With his personal history aside - R Kelly is one of the greatest musicians of my time. His music is timeless, and I can personally say he performs like no other entertainer. People forget this is the same man that has wrote music for Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Syleena Johnson, Isley Brothers (Mr. Biggs), and B2KGay just to name a few. Without R. Kelly, R&B just isn't the same. As bittersweet as the jury's decision is, I'm glad he's a free man.
Not only am I behind R. Kelly, but Chicago seems to be behind R. Kelly as well. Within minutes of the jury's decision my phone rang from numerous people all over the city. People were celebrating his freedom as if it were theres. I'm almost positive this weekend if not tonight R. Kelly will be in downtown Chicago partying like it's 1999........as he should. And what better day to celebrate, than Friday the 13th (ooooh the irony).
Final Thoughts: People always say "money isn't everything." Well look at this trial for example. Here is a man that was clearly seen in the tape having sex with an underage girl. However, because of his money and resources he was not only able to prolong the trial for 6 years, but somehow afforded a legal team that could persuade the jury. If that were the average Joe, he'd be convicted and already sentenced years ago. So to bring this to a close, money might not bring happiness.....but it damn sure bought freedom.
posted by Steve Kells at
4:30 PM
7 Comments:
I strongly disagree with people who accuse older men of rape when, when it is quite obvious that the fast ass lil girl was a hoe anyway. If the female's parents were smart they would have used this as a financial opportunity. Not that anyone is wishing for it. But, look at how much child support Puffy pays. Would you really be mad about R Kelley being the father of your child??? ... well maybe those are just my thoughts after all I just went to child support court as an attempt to collect a debt from a dead beat dad. I guess this is just a reminder of the lesson your grandma taught you "ladies, keep your legs closed"
THiS SHiT HERE... iS UNBELiEVABLE!
THiS COULD ONLY HAPPEN iN THE GOOD OL' U.S.A !
ONLY HERE COULD R.KELLY GET ACQUiTTED OF 14 COUNTS OF CHiLD PORNOGRAPHY... O.J CAN KiLL A WHiTE WOMEN & LEAVE EViDENCE AND NOT GO TO JAiL.... MY QUESTiON iS WHAT KiND OF BULL SHiT ASS LAWYER DiD MiCHAEL ViCK HAVE?!?!??!!
& WHAT iS THE DEAL WiTH THiS "MOLE"... DAMN THE MOLE... iT WAS HiM! TELL THE TRUTH SHAME THE DEViL...LOL
i'M GOiNG TO GO AND TAKE A NAP, THiS HAS ME SO ANGRY i CAN'T SEE STRAiGHT.... GOOD DAY!
Im glad R. Kelly is a free man. I saw the tape early, when it first hit the streets and every thing was "consentual"-even when he took a leak on that chick. I saw grown women on the tape & yeah it was R. Kelly. The industry would have been hurting without Kells. I supported him 100% but I thought they was gone "SLAM" him. Every body learn from their mistakes you know, and in certain situations like this it's called a "2nd Chance at LIFE". Im sure he'll never slip up like this again. A 2nd Chance at LIFE is a blessing if you was placed in a 1-Shot-Deal situation. I know he makin a CrAzY album now (Hopefully it's not like that weak ass Double Up album he put out last year).
Happy Father's Day to all the father's and single moms Yo!
If you willingly sit there to get pissed on and not move,you wanted it. If piss was coming at me I'd move, shit.
William that was one of the best lines ever taken from the Boondocks. I love that episode.
As a grown man he is disgusting because she is a child any grown man on this blog can have a convo with a child and know she is young and her mind is not developed. Its sick because he is a father and with all the groupies out there he chose to have sex with a starstruck child that believe it or not was paid off!! He is like 40 and she was 16. He should be in jail where he belongs because if he wasnt R. Kelly he would be in jail. She wasnt the first and because of that crazy jury she wont be the last. These are young women with low self-esteem and daddy issues and you play off that. Sicko!!! If he was to fuck a 16 year old boy would he be guilty?? Ask yourselves that!!!
And he has been doing it for years sleeping with girls from Kenwood, CVCA, CHAS, and others. Chicago people you all know this he is a sick!! Second my ass he got away with it he is on cloud nine and soon to be back in action!!! People watch ya daughters!!
P.S. Dave Chapelle video was the best!!!
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