In the wake of the incriminating Lifetime docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly,” numerous singers have spoken out against the singer and voiced plans to pull their collaborative songs off of music services and albums.
The series, which aired from Jan. 3 to 5, featured allegations against R. Kelly of sexual abuse, child pornography, and imprisoning young women against their will, sparking what’s been called the #MuteRKelly movement.
“To the people who feel that I should be speaking up / against everything is going on right now ... my choice not to speak on him and what he does is for my peace of mind,” she wrote. “I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house.”
Rodgers filed a lawsuit against Kelly in 2018 for allegedly assaulting her and giving her a sexually transmitted disease, reported CNN.
“If she persists in court action she will be subjected to public opinion during the discovery process,” read the letter, shared by attorney Gloria Allred. “For example, my law team is prepared to request the production of the medical test results proving the origin of her STD claim.”
“If Ms. Rodgers really cares about her own reputation she should cease her participation and association with the organizers of this negative campaign,” continued the letter, which was obtained by CNN.
The BuzzFeed report alleged that Kelly told the six women how to dress, bathe, and when and what to eat. Kelly also allegedly gave the women new cellphones, barring them from any communication with their parents.
“You have to ask for food. You have to ask to go use the bathroom … [Kelly] is a master at mind control. … He is a puppet master,” one woman alleged to BuzzFeed.
“R. Kelly is the sweetest person you will ever want to meet,” said Asanta McGhee, a former Kelly employee. “But Robert is the devil.” His birth name is Robert Kelly.