Post Maloneis speaking out againstR. Kelly.On Monday night, the rappertold TMZthat he supports the artists who are pullingtheir collaborationswith Kelly off of iTunes and streaming services amid the abuse allegations around the musician.“He’s done a lot of f—ed up s—, obviously,” Malone, 23, said.“Essentially, it is the right thing to do,” Malone continued, referencing the musicians — includingLady Gaga,Céline DionandChance the Rapper— who are pulling their collaborations. “But it’s not really my place.”Vivien Killilea/Getty; Suzanne Cordeiro/REX/ShutterstockLast week,Lady Gagabroke her silence on R. Kelly, with whom she collaborated on 2013’s recording duet “Do What U Want (With My Body).”In a statementon Thursday, Gaga, 32, apologized to Kelly’s victims and vowed to have the track removed from iTunes and all streaming platforms.Lady Gaga and R. Kelly.Kevin Mazur/AMA2013/WireImage“I stand behind these women 1000%, believe them, know they are suffering and in pain, and feel strongly that their voices should be heard and taken seriously,” theStar Is Bornactress wrote.“As a victim of sexual assault myself, I made both the song and the video at a dark time in my life,” she continued. “My intention was to create something extremely defiant and provocative because I was angry and still hadn’t processed the trauma that had occurred in my own life.”Céline Dion is also pulling her song with R. Kelly, “I’m Your Angel”, off of music streaming services,TMZ reportedMonday.Surviving R. Kelly— which aired on Lifetime from Jan. 3 through Jan. 5 — featured wide-ranging interviewswith Kelly’s family members, former friends and colleagues, but most notably, women who claim that for decades the hit-making singer and producer used his power and influence to sexually and physically abuse them and others.Earl Gibson III/GettyLast week, TheNew York Timesreported that the singer, 52, wasunder investigationin the state of Georgia.R. Kelly’s lawyerhas denied the allegations. In aninterview with the Associated Presson Friday, Chicago-based attorney Steve Greenberg called the documentary “disgusting” and claimed that producers told “disgruntled” women incriminating things to say about Kelly off camera in an effort to incriminate the Grammy winner.Producers of the film, however, denied the lawyer’s statement. “We are enormously proud of the series. The powerful stories from the women in the documentary speak for themselves,” they previously said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Their honesty and candor has resonated with millions of viewers.”If you or someone you know think they are being abused, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now for anonymous, confidential help, available 24/7.
Post Maloneis speaking out againstR. Kelly.
On Monday night, the rappertold TMZthat he supports the artists who are pullingtheir collaborationswith Kelly off of iTunes and streaming services amid the abuse allegations around the musician.
“He’s done a lot of f—ed up s—, obviously,” Malone, 23, said.
“Essentially, it is the right thing to do,” Malone continued, referencing the musicians — includingLady Gaga,Céline DionandChance the Rapper— who are pulling their collaborations. “But it’s not really my place.”
Vivien Killilea/Getty; Suzanne Cordeiro/REX/Shutterstock
Last week,Lady Gagabroke her silence on R. Kelly, with whom she collaborated on 2013’s recording duet “Do What U Want (With My Body).”
In a statementon Thursday, Gaga, 32, apologized to Kelly’s victims and vowed to have the track removed from iTunes and all streaming platforms.
Lady Gaga and R. Kelly.Kevin Mazur/AMA2013/WireImage
“I stand behind these women 1000%, believe them, know they are suffering and in pain, and feel strongly that their voices should be heard and taken seriously,” theStar Is Bornactress wrote.
“As a victim of sexual assault myself, I made both the song and the video at a dark time in my life,” she continued. “My intention was to create something extremely defiant and provocative because I was angry and still hadn’t processed the trauma that had occurred in my own life.”
Céline Dion is also pulling her song with R. Kelly, “I’m Your Angel”, off of music streaming services,TMZ reportedMonday.
Surviving R. Kelly— which aired on Lifetime from Jan. 3 through Jan. 5 — featured wide-ranging interviewswith Kelly’s family members, former friends and colleagues, but most notably, women who claim that for decades the hit-making singer and producer used his power and influence to sexually and physically abuse them and others.
Earl Gibson III/Getty
Last week, TheNew York Timesreported that the singer, 52, wasunder investigationin the state of Georgia.
R. Kelly’s lawyerhas denied the allegations. In aninterview with the Associated Presson Friday, Chicago-based attorney Steve Greenberg called the documentary “disgusting” and claimed that producers told “disgruntled” women incriminating things to say about Kelly off camera in an effort to incriminate the Grammy winner.
Producers of the film, however, denied the lawyer’s statement. “We are enormously proud of the series. The powerful stories from the women in the documentary speak for themselves,” they previously said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Their honesty and candor has resonated with millions of viewers.”
If you or someone you know think they are being abused, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now for anonymous, confidential help, available 24/7.
source: people.com
