Robert Kelly, better known by his stage name, R. Kelly , is an American singer-songwriter and producer with an estimated net worth of $150 million. He is 6’1″ and weighs 196 pounds.
Robert Sylvester Kelly was born on January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. He wrong up in a single-parent household with four other siblings. Kelly began singing in his church’s choir at a young age. While attending Kenwood Academy, Kelly’s music teacher urged him to follow a career in music. She believed in his talent and knew he would someday become a great performer. She guided him Kelly thought of her as a second mother.
For some time R. Kelly worked as a street performer. In 1990 he got his big break when he was offered a recording contract with Jive Records. That same year he released his debut album Born into the 90’s. The album was credited as R. Kelly and Public Announcement. The album contained the hit singles “Honey Love”, “She’s Got That Vibe”, and “Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ).” R. Kelly quickly became known for his sexually charged lyrics and transformed into a superstar rather quickly.
In 1993 he dropped his first album as a solo artist, 12 Play. It was yet another huge success for the R&B singer. He earned his first number one single when “Bump N’ Grind” hit the radio waves. 12 Play eventually went six-times platinum.
R.Kelly’s catalog of music includes great number of major hits. Some of his biggest singles are “Your Body’s Callin’”, “ I Believe I Can Fly”, “Ignition (Remix”, “If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time”, “Trapped In The Closet”, “I’m A Flirt”, and “Gotham City”. He won three Grammy Awards for “I Believe I Can Fly.”
In addition to his career as a singer, R. Kelly is an accomplished songwriter. He has worked with artist such as the late Aaliyah, Celine Dion, Nas, P. Diddy, Michael Jackson, and many more. He penned Michale Jackson’s Grammy-nominated single “You Are Not Alone.”
R. Kelly has gone on to become one of the best-selling music artists in the United States, selling over 40 million records in the U.S. alone. He has sold over 100 million worldwide. The rest of his discography includes 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). He has also released a number of greatest hits and compilation albums. R. Kelly and rapper Jay-Z have teamed up twice and released The Best of Both Worlds (2002) and Unfinished Business (2004) collaborative albums.
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2. 21,754.89 Breitling Bentley GT Chronograph Men’s Watch ($6,895.00 each)
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