What is R. Kelly's middle name?
Sylvester
What is R. Kelly's full name?
Robert Sylvester Kelly
R. Kelly nickname(s):
R. Kelly, R.Kelly, R Kelly, Kellz
R. Kelly date of birth:
January 8, 1967
How old is R. Kelly?
59
Where was R. Kelly born?
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
How tall is R. Kelly?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does R. Kelly weigh?
200 lbs (90.7 kg)
R. Kelly body shape:
Average
What color are R. Kelly's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is R. Kelly's hair?
Black
R. Kelly distinctive features:
French braids, Frequently wears a Zorro mask
Is R. Kelly gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is R. Kelly?
Christian
What is R. Kelly's ethnicity?
Black
What is R. Kelly nationality?
American
Where did R. Kelly go to school?
Kenwood Academy High School, Chicago, IL
What is R. Kelly's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Actor, Rapper, Professional basketball player
R. Kelly claim to fame:
Singing
What genre is R. Kelly's work?
R&b;, Soul, Gospel, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, R&b;, Soul, Gospel, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, R&b;, Soul, Gospel, Neo Soul, Hip Hop
What instruments does R. Kelly play?
Vocals, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar
R. Kelly agent:
Red Light Management
Who is R. Kelly's mother?
Joanne Kelly (Died)
Short Biography
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper and former professional basketball player. A native of Chicago, Illinois, often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump N' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt (Remix)", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Believe I Can Fly". His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop and contemporary R&B artists. Kelly became the first music star to play professional basketball, when he got signed in 1997.