SOHH Squad
R&B singer R. Kelly has the spotlight fully on him right now. Footage has resurfaced from a 2016 concert and shows three women featured in the new Surviving R. Kelly docuseries having fun near the stage.
In the footage, all three women appear to be voluntarily at the New Jersey concert.
TMZ obtained this footage from an October 2016 show in New Jersey. You can see Joycelyn Savage, Dominique Gardner and Azriel Clary standing next to each other in clear view of Kelly while he’s onstage. Loved ones for all 3 appeared on ‘Surviving,’ claiming Kelly held them against their will. Looking at the video, one could say they were thoroughly — and voluntarily — enjoying themselves at the concert. However, one could also say it’s textbook Stockholm Syndrome … where victims develop a connection to their captor, but it’s really a psychological defense to survive an ordeal. (TMZ)
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This week, UGK’s Bun B took a firm stance againt Kelly and some of his affiliates.
…and there you have it. @BunBTrillOG @rkelly @lifetimetv #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/xUMC30NNGW
— SOHH (@sohh) January 7, 2019
Over the weekend, Kelly protégé Sparkle released a new song inspired by the Lifetime event
Sparkle alleges Kelly offered her money to stay quiet, which she refused and resulted in the singer losing her music career. However, now she has a new song with lyrics that say, “Said that we were weak long enough, but time is up/ We ain’t weak/ We have a voice and its loud, no we ain’t just figure it out/ When we come together we win we overcome battles, we fall, we’ll do it again/ And it’s never been an easy win, but we are ready.” (BET)
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Early Monday, R&B singer Omarion said he viewed Kelly as both a victim and predator.
As an artist & a champion of the arts, I am moved to share my position on #SurvivingRKelly which I haven’t seen but felt compelled to voice my position on this very serious issue since #rkelly has written songs for #B2K.
— OMARION (@Omarion) January 7, 2019
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It’s important first to ACKNOWLEDGE that this has been an ugly truth in our industry for years and as opposed to dismissing it’s existence | its time to discuss it. EVERYONE has to be RESPONSIBLE. Many have bared witness to the unthinkable and yet have remained silent.
— OMARION (@Omarion) January 7, 2019
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Those responsible must be held accountable. #rkelly was both a victim & a predator & accordingly must be held accountable but also get professional help. His artistic genius inspired us all. His music is being muted by the darkness of his actions. The dark always comes to light.
— OMARION (@Omarion) January 7, 2019
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I pray that everyone effected by this tragedy gets the help & support they need to live a better life. When you know better , you do better.
— OMARION (@Omarion) January 7, 2019
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While I know our fans would be greatly disappointed if we didn’t perform those songs on #TheMillennoumTour , after the tour I am retiring those songs from my set list . I too am raising a future queen. #A.A.R.T.
(Artists Acknowledging Responsibility & Truth) Peace y’all. ~O— OMARION (@Omarion) January 7, 2019
