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Surviving R. Kelly
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Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.
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The Pied Piper of R&BAs R. Kelly rises to fame and power as an R&B icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers. Rumors about his marriage to a 15 year old Aaliyah do little to stop his meteoric trajectory.
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Season01
- S01E01
The Pied Piper of R&BJanuary 3, 2019As R. Kelly rises to fame and power as an R&B icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers. Rumors about his marriage to a - S01E02
Hiding In Plain SightJanuary 3, 2019—After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts. A talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Ke - S01E03
Sex Tape ScandalJanuary 4, 2019—As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tape emerges that puts - S01E04
The People vs. R. KellyJanuary 4, 2019—R, Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple accounts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor. - S01E05
All The Missing GirlsJanuary 5, 2019—Parents of girls in R.Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned. One mother fights to get her daughter - S01E06
Black Girls MatterJanuary 5, 2019—As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar.
Season02
- S02E01
It Hasn't StoppedJanuary 2, 2020—As the world reels from the release of Surviving R. Kelly, a gun threat wreaks havoc at the premiere. - S02E02
The Settlement FactoryJanuary 2, 2020—Tiffany Hawkins, the first person to attempt to hold R. Kelly legally responsible for his actions, breaks her silence and tells her story on - S02E03
Please Come ForwardJanuary 3, 2020—R. Kelly faces his first round of criminal charges after the airing of "Surviving R. Kelly," and survivor Jerhonda Pace reveals a shocking p - S02E04
After the RescueJanuary 3, 2020—R. Kelly is released from jail and does a controversial interview with Gayle King. Following her rescue by her mother in Surviving R. Kelly, - S02E05Bring Our Girls HomeJanuary 4, 2020—As R. Kelly is taken into federal custody without bail, the families of Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary wonder if their daughters will ever
Season03
- S03E01The Final Chapter: 30 Years in the MakingJanuary 2, 2023—R. Kelly's New York Federal trial is underway. Survivors and their family members bravely recount harrowing stories that paved the way to th
- S03E02Taking a StandJanuary 2, 2023—Faith, Jane Doe #6, prepares to face R. Kelly in the courtroom. R. Kelly supporters make their presence known while others face charges and
- S03E03Jane Doe #1January 3, 2023—Aaliyah, Jane Doe #1, becomes the cornerstone of the New York Federal trial. A new survivor comes forward after nearly 30 years of remaining
- S03E04The VerdictJanuary 3, 2023—A new Survivor takes the stand. Journalists react to shocking evidence played in the courtroom. Survivors, journalists, and cultural critics
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