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R. Kelly's Daughter Opens Up in New Documentary

Joann Kelly shares her painful experiences and decision to keep her son away from her father in 'R. Kelly's Karma: A Daughter’s Journey'.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 23: Gregory Preston, the uncle of R&B Singer R. Kelly, speaks to the press following Kelly's sentencing hearing at the Dirksen Federal Building on February 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, was sentenced today on federal charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor for sex. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Joann Kelly, also known as Buku Abi, speaks candidly about her father's crimes and their impact on her life in the upcoming documentary.
  • The film features emotional interviews with Joann, her siblings, and their mother, Drea Kelly, revealing the challenges of growing up with R. Kelly as a father.
  • Joann expresses her resolve to be truthful with her son about R. Kelly's actions but refuses to take him to visit his grandfather in prison.
  • R. Kelly is serving a 31-year prison sentence for multiple sex crimes, including racketeering and child pornography, with his appeals being rejected.
  • The documentary, set to premiere on October 11, aims to shed light on the personal toll of R. Kelly's actions on his family.