R Kelly recently disclosed that he has composed 25 albums and has persisted in singing and creating music while incarcerated.
Appearing on an episode of the Inmate Tea with A&P podcast, the singer confirmed he had continued his musical pursuits in prison. During the podcast, he performed his songs When a Woman’s Fed Up and Step in the Name of Love.
“Well, singing is a beautiful disease that’s incurable,” R Kelly answered.
“That’s not gonna happen, stopping singing. I don’t care where I’m at. I’m always singing, I’m always writing. I’ve written, like, 25 albums since I been in here, and right now I’m just working on getting out. I’m using patience as a tactic right now.”
R Kelly, who is currently serving a 31-year prison sentence, was convicted in 2022 on charges related to child pornography and enticing a minor. In 2021, he was also found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking.
In a separate incident in October 2024, Kelly’s daughter Buku Abi came forward with allegations of sexual abuse she experienced during her childhood.
“I didn’t know that even if he was a bad person, that he would do something to me. I was too scared to tell anybody,” she shared. “I was too scared to tell my mom.”
In a statement to People, Kelly’s attorney reported that Kelly “vehemently denies” the allegations.
