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Dame Dash is supporting the allegations made about R. Kelly raping an underage Aaliyah.During an appearance on the "That’s F***ed Up Podcast" Wednesday (July 19), <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dame-dash-claims-jay-z-wrongfully-transferred-reasonable-doubt-streaming-rights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dame Dash</a> was asked about R. Kelly’s relationship with Aaliyah and whether the disgraced R&B singer belongs in prison or not.“I think he’s where he belongs,” the 52-year-old entrepreneur said. “I know Aaliyah, so I know what he did.” Because he also dated the late singer, Dame Dash added, “I can’t be objective about that, you know what I’m saying? But he definitely seemed like he needed some help.”Elsewhere in the conversation, he mentioned that one of the reasons he had a falling out with <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-sets-new-record-as-first-black-male-artist-t-achieve-multi-platinum-status" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JAY-Z</a>, who he founded Roc-A-Fella Records with, was because the rapper continued to collaborate with R. Kelly regardless of what he knew. “I couldn’t believe he did a project with R. Kelly knowing that he had raped my girl,” he said. “I was like, ‘Just don’t put my name on that, I don’t want no money from that. If it is, put it to Aaliyah foundation'... like they did this shit twice.”You can watch the full interview below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x4ngR-k-Bw&t=386s

Dame Dash Says R. Kelly Belongs In Prison: 'I Know What He Did [To Aaliyah]'

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R. Kelly shuts down rumors that he and his fiancée Joycelyn Savage has welcomed a baby girl.We <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-and-joycelyn-savage-reportedly-welcomes-their-first-child-together" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported </a>that a Instagram account shared the <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2022/12/18/r-kellys-fiancee-joycelyn-savage-allegedly-shares-birth-of-newborn-daughter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">news</a> by posting a picture of their baby girl and captioning it, “Ava Lee Kelly 12.08.22.” Timothy has made it clear that he believes that account does not belong to Joycelyn.In another post the account expresses, “My baby girl Ava when you were born , my whole world shined so bright. I knew that it was no longer about me anymore it was about us . Though the world is cold , I promise to always protect you . I am so happy to be your mother & you bring me so much joy . 12.08.22.”Joycelyn’s father says that Instagram account is not affiliated with Joycelyn and is pretending to be her. He also says that he can confirm that she and R. Kelly have not had a baby. Now in a recent interview, when asked about the baby Kelly says "hell no" they didn't have one- but he does confirm that he and Joycelyn are very much in love and that she is the only one who didn't go against him. He also says that he did not put out an album and confirmed that was a rumor, too. Listen below.https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmugGzbBdHy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

R. Kelly Confirms Joycelyn Savage Is His Fiancée, Says They're 'In Love' + Speaks On Baby Rumors

Joycelyn Savage's father, Timothy Savage, shuts down rumors that Joycelyn and R. Kelly welcomed a baby girl.We <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-and-joycelyn-savage-reportedly-welcomes-their-first-child-together" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported </a>that a Instagram account shared the <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2022/12/18/r-kellys-fiancee-joycelyn-savage-allegedly-shares-birth-of-newborn-daughter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">news</a> by posting a picture of their baby girl and captioning it, “Ava Lee Kelly 12.08.22.” Timothy has made it clear that he believes that account does not belong to Joycelyn.In another post the account expresses, “My baby girl Ava when you were born , my whole world shined so bright. I knew that it was no longer about me anymore it was about us . Though the world is cold , I promise to always protect you . I am so happy to be your mother & you bring me so much joy . 12.08.22.” Joycelyn's father says that Instagram account is not affiliated with Joycelyn and is pretending to be her. He also says that he can confirm that she and R. Kelly have not had a baby. He also goes on to say that Joycelyn has been 'hidden' and has been separated from her family. In a lengthy video, he explains that at this point he doesn't know if his daughter is living or not.Joycelyn has not responded to her father publicly. Take a look below.https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cmo5gCChd1d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Joycelyn Savage's Father Responds To R. Kelly's Baby Rumors + Says He Doesn't Know If 'She's Living'

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On Friday (Dec. 8), <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-chicago-trial-update-lawyer-denies-singer-has-baby-otw-with-joycelyn-savage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">R. Kelly</a> released a new album tilted I Admit It with lyrics addressing the years of sexual and physical abuse allegations made against him. He was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison. He is facing federal charges for producing child pornography and luring minors into sex acts.The 13-track album features songs titled "I Found Love," "Where's Love, When You Need It," "Good Ole Days," "I Know You Got a Man (I Don't Care)," and "Freaky Sensation." The last song called "I Admit It (I Did It) is broken up into three parts and he reveals all the things he has done in the past. It was originally a full 19-minute track that was uploaded to SoundCloud back in 2018.The internet had a lot to say about R. Kelly's surprise album."R. Kelly going to a depth of hell they ain't even create yet. They specifically waiting for him to die to put him there," a twitter user wrote.https://twitter.com/DijahSB/status/1601280958920937473?s=20&t=E1yW_yL-rYUXE38lEHPSVQ"R. Kelly is a narcissist, a sexual predator, and pedophile….. and still releasing albums…from jail," OaklandB0rn wrote.https://twitter.com/OaklandB0rn/status/1601280848656859137?s=20&t=E1yW_yL-rYUXE38lEHPSVQ"R.Kelly dropped an album named “I Admit It” while in prison for sex charges and you still see people supporting. Harriet ain’t leave enough of y’all behind," wrote another Twitter user.https://twitter.com/__BigO__/status/1601292614631755776?s=20&t=E1yW_yL-rYUXE38lEHPSVQ"R. Kelly dropped an album from prison. The last [three] tracks are titled "I Admit it (I Did it)". In part [two] he says he admits he f**ks [with] the younger ladies but it being pedophilia is [ya'll] opinions, not fact [and] he shouldn't be in jail based on [ya'll] opinions. ELECTRIC CHAIR!!!" _GodHerself tweeted.https://twitter.com/_GodHerself/status/1601262016441614336?s=20&t=E1yW_yL-rYUXE38lEHPSVQMarcgriffin27 tweeted, "R. Kelly dropping an album entitled 'I Admit It' is nasty. An album from a rapist and pedo admitting he's a rapist and pedo, but then questioning whether he's truly a rapist and pedophile OR if that's just the public's opinion?????? GUILLOTINE. IMMEDIATELY."https://twitter.com/Marcgriffin27/status/1601282738644213760?s=20&t=E1yW_yL-rYUXE38lEHPSVQ

R. Kelly Releases 'I Admit It' Album While Behind Bars For Sex Crimes

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<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/young-thug-gunna-indicted-roc-nation-taking-on-rico/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Wrap Up</a> with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorealluchi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">L’Orèal Luchi</a>, keeping you informed on everything that happened in<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/the-game-calls-out-50-cent-chris-rock-says-f-will-smiths-apology-kanye-slams-adidas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> hip hop </a>culture this week:Kanye West:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5i9CJnbdWQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kanye West</a> is over, working with brand partnerships. During an interview, he said he's not collaborating with brands anymore and will do everything solo. Kanye is reportedly locked in with <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2022/09/15/whats-eating-kanye-west-leaving-adidas-would-drop-the-volatile-superstar-from-billionaire-status/?sh=52ea89a62637" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adidas until 2026,</a> and with Gap until 2030. Kanye referred to the brands as his BM's and said, "They my <a href="https://www.xxlmag.com/kanye-west-gap-adidas-new-baby-mamas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new baby mamas</a>….I guess we're just going to have to co-parent those 350s." Referring to the Yeezy Boost 350 sneaker. RIP PnB Rock:Philly rapper <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/rip-pnb-rock-shot-killed-in-la" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PnB Rock</a> was shot and <a href="https://people.com/music/pnb-rocks-cause-of-death-released-by-la-county-coroner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">killed</a> while at a Roscoes Chicken and Waffles in LA. Police say it was an attempted robbery; the gunman demanded<a href="https://ktla.com/news/pnb-rocks-stolen-chain-could-help-lead-police-to-his-killer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> jewelry </a>before opening fire. About 20 minutes before the shooting, PnB Rock's girlfriend posted online that she was out with her man, and some people blamed her for the death; however, some people came to her defense. Police are <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">investigating</a> if there is a connection.In one of PnB Rock's <a href="https://thesource.com/2022/09/15/watch-pnb-rock-talked-about-almost-getting-robbed-in-l-a-the-week-before-fatal-shooting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">final interviews,</a> he told DJ Akademics robberies in Los Angeles are becoming too "common." Police are investigating, still looking for the suspect. Our thoughts and prayers are with PnB Rock's family, friends, and fans at this time.Ray J:Ray J has had it with the Kardashian/Jenner family and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/ray-j-blasts-kris-jenner-over-kim-kardashian-sex-tape-you-fcked-w-the-wrong-black-man" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blasted them online. </a>A few months ago, we covered the story on The Wrap Up, Ray J claimed <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/ray-j-says-kris-jenner-orchestrated-sex-tape-with-kim-kardashian" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kris Jenner orchestrated</a> their 2007 sex tape with him and Kim. Ray J recently got ticked off and called Kris out for taking a fake test.In a<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdbTVEeXj-0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> lengthy video</a>, Ray J exposed Kim for forging his signature on one of the contracts. In addition, according to Ray J, the narrative surrounding him and the tape has always been that he leaked it and was in possession of it, but Ray J says none of that is true. <a href="https://www.insider.com/ray-j-kim-kardashian-sex-tape-kris-jenner-watched-chose-2022-9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ray J </a>is threatening to file a<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/11/ray-j-threatens-lawsuit-sue-kim-kardashian-sex-tape-dildo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> defamation lawsuit </a>against Kim after she implied he could have sexually assaulted her while she was sleeping.R Kelly:R. Kelly<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna47663" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> found guilty</a> in his Chicago federal trial. Out of the 13 charges, the jury convicted him on three counts of <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/crime" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">child pornography</a> and three counts of child enticement. He's currently serving a 30-year sentence from his New York federal trial; he has another trial coming up in Minnesota and faces decades in prison from the Chicago verdict. Emmys:Lizzo won her <a href="https://parade.com/news/lizzo-star-studded-selfies-74th-emmys-instagram-2022" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first Emmy </a>for outstanding competition program for Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls," which was an Amazon series that documented her search for backup dancers. <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/zendaya-back-to-the-dune-2-grind-after-historic-emmys-win-but-not-before-celebrating-with-her-mom-and-tom-holland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zendaya </a>got her second Emmy and made history!!! She won for best actress in a drama series for her portrayal as Rue in "Euphoria." She's the only Black woman to win two Emmys in this category.

R.Kelly Found GUILTY as Federal Trial Ends, PnB Rock Murder Investigation, Lizzo Zendaya Emmy Wins

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<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/young-thug-gunna-indicted-roc-nation-taking-on-rico/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Wrap Up</a> with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorealluchi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">L’Orèal Luchi</a>, keeping you informed on everything that happened in hip hop culture this week:Blueface:West coast rapper Blueface and his girl Chrisean Rock vow not to have any more public physical altercations with each other. This comes after Chrisean was arrested after punching Blue in the face twice. TMZ caught up with the couple; in a video, they say they're going to focus on getting money and traveling, but then they almost got into an <a href="https://amp.tmz.com/2022/08/30/blueface-girlfriend-chrisean-rock-promise-no-physical-fight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">argument </a>during the conversation!R. Kelly:During the third week of R. Kelly's <a href="https://www.courthousenews.com/more-alleged-r-kelly-victims-come-forward-as-trial-enters-third-week/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">federal trial</a> in Chicago, two more women <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-trial-heats-up-lil-tjay-breaks-silence-after-near-fatal-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">testified</a> and said they were sexually abused by R. Kelly when they were minors. One woman says the singer raped her and another said she started having sexual encounters with R. Kelly at age 14. Both were "recruited" to have <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/bombshell-witness-testimony-in-r-kelly-trial-young-thug-gunna-told-not-to-speak-during-hearing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">videotaped</a> threesomes with R. Kelly and another underage girl called "Jane," from the "infamous sex tape." 50 Cent:<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/50-cent-blasts-trey-songz-bans-him-from-tycoon-weekend-news.157202.html?_amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">50 Cent banned </a>Trey Songz from his annual Tycoon <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dababys-concert-cancelled-after-reportedly-less-than-500-tickets-sold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weekend.</a> 50 Cent called Trey out online. He <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8qqnlLVoh/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>, "Last TYCOON he crashed a Wraith, this TYCOON he was acting crazy, wanting to fight and shit over the girls. He broke some shit up in his room <a href="https://www.instagram.com/antthaladiesman/">@antthaladiesman</a> Nah tell <a href="https://www.instagram.com/treysongz/">@treysongz</a> he can’t come. smh." Trey hasn't publicly responded as of yet I'll keep ya posted . Fat Joe:<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/fat-joe-responds-to-irv-gotti-saying-hes-not-his-friend" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fat Joe</a> caught <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.72946/title.fat-joe-dragged-twitter-latinos-blacks-created-hip-hop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">flack </a>for celebrating the Latino pioneers of hip hop and saying they helped create the genre. Some online critics said he was incorrect, but he's not wrong. Hip hop historians wrote and discussed that it originated from Black and Latino youth from the block parties in the 1970s.Megan Thee Stallion:Megan Thee stallion joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe family and made her debut with a cameo in the latest episode of <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/she-hulk-attorney-at-law-review-1396849/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">She-Hulk: Attorney at Law</a>. It's unclear if she'll return, but I'll keep you posted.

Shocking New Allegations In R. Kelly Trial & 50 Cent BANS Trey Songz From Party Over Wild Behavior

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<h3 id="h-the-wrap-up-with-l-oreal-luchi-keeping-you-informed-on-everything-that-happened-in-hip-hop-culture-this-week"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/young-thug-gunna-indicted-roc-nation-taking-on-rico/" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Wrap Up</a> with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/lorealluchi/" rel="noreferrer noopener">L'Orèal Luchi</a>, keeping you informed on everything that happened in hip hop culture this week:</h3>Irv Gotti:On the recent episode of <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/irv-gotti-stands-on-ashanti-comments-i-just-told-my-truth-news.157018.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Murder Inc. Story</a>, Irv caught heat for detailing how his 20-year-old relationship with Ashanti started. He spoke on an interaction they had after a studio session one night, and Black Twitter wants to know why he keeps going on about Ashanti.We caught up with Irv at the VMA's, and THIS is what he had to say:https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2xt1Wpm-9/Fetty Wap:Fetty Wap <a href="https://thesource.com/2022/08/27/fetty-wap-pleads-guilty-in-drug-case-facing-a-minimum-of-five-years-in-prison-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pleaded guilty </a>to conspiracy to distribute drugs from the West Coast to Long Island and possess controlled substances. The NJ rapper is currently awaiting trial in jail. Fetty was first arrested last year in October for drug trafficking, no trial date set as of yet.FN Meka:Houston rapper Kyle the Hooligan, is the original voice of the avatar rapper, known as FN Meka, and he's black. However, in 2019, Anthony Martini and Brandon Le, co founders of the virtual reality record label Factory New, who are not black, helped Kyle devolp the AI launch. After Capitol announced they're signing <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/a-i-robot-fn-meka-reportedly-dropped-from-capitol-music-group" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FN Meka, </a>black creators felt it was a slap in the face, especially since the rapper used the N word in his music, and it wasn't always Kyle's voice behind it, however, Anthony claims the voice behind the robot was always black. Capitol released a statement announcing they severed ties with FN Meka. In the latest update, Kyle the Hooligan claims Anthony & Brandon promised financial compensation and then "ghosted" him. Anthony wrote a <a href="https://pitchfork.com/news/fn-meka-backer-walks-away-from-project-rapper-claims-to-be-unpaid-for-work-as-mekas-voice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">statement</a> replying to Kyle's claims.Lil Tjay:Lil TJay broke his silence after being shot seven times back in June. He posted a video online, saying he survived, and he thanked his fans for the love. He said, "Seven shots, it was tough, you know. Most people don't survive it, but I'm here for a reason. New music coming soon, we're going to come back stronger than ever." A 27-year-old man named <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bcpo.net/three-men-charged-in-edgewater-nj-shooting/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mohamed Konate</a> was arrested in connection with the shooting, he's charged with three counts of attempted murder, three counts of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and weapon related offenses. Check out his new "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcY-i47Eduo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BEAT THE ODDS</a>" detailing his recovery from the shooting. R. Kelly:R. Kelly's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kellys-last-shot-to-beat-life-sentence-jadas-solution-for-chris-rock-and-will-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">federal trial </a>continues on in Chicago. Jurors watched graphic clips of R. Kelly's "infamous sex tape." She testified she had sex with kelly 100's of times when she was a minor, then he paid her and her family to keep quiet. A man named <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/r-kelly-charles-freeman-sex-tapes-cover-up-cross-examination-1234581286/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charles Freeman </a>claims <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/t/r-kelly/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">R. Kelly</a> and his team made a verbal agreement to pay him $1 million to secure videos of R kelly allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. The trial, is expected to end by the end of the month with testimony from more alleged underage victims.Rap Lyrics Bill:A <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/californias-rap-lyrics-bill-is-expected-to-be-signed-into-law" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California Bill </a>could restrict the use of rap lyrics in court. The bill was <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/arts/music/california-rap-lyrics-bill-young-thug.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">passed </a>in the Senate and Assembly, and it could become law by the end of September once Gov. Gavin Newsom signs off on it. The bill is meant to prevent rap stars' lyrics from being weaponized against them. Gov. Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign the legislation, If he neither signs nor vetoes the bill by the deadline, the measure will automatically become law, and it will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

R. KELLY Trial Heats Up, Lil Tjay Breaks Silence After Near Fatal Shooting

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KANYE WESTKanye West faced <a href="https://pitchfork.com/news/kanye-west-goes-on-fox-news-to-defend-selling-clothes-in-construction-bags/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">backlash</a> over selling the Yeezy Gap collection out of "trash bags" and explained why during a Fox News interview with <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/kanye-west-defends-selling-yeezy-gap-clothes-large-bags-sit-apologize-ideas.amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eric Shawn</a>. He also spoke about its inspiration after fans felt he was "mocking the homeless." According to Ye, he's "fighting for a position to change the fashion game."A$AP ROCKYA$AP Rocky pleaded <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-17/asap-rocky-pleads-not-guilty-to-firearm-assault-charges?_amp=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">not guilty</a> to felony assault with firearm charges stemming from an alleged 2021 shooting in Hollywood. We covered the story here on the Wrap Up last week; A$AP Relii accused Rocky of shooting him multiple times. In the latest update, the judge ordered Rocky to stay away from Relii. LA Times reports there were two other men with Rocky at the time, and it's not clear if they're also facing any charges. Rocky returns to court on November 2.YOUNG THUG & GUNNAYoung Thug and Gunna got a chance to chop it up for the first time since their <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/the-wrap-up-loreal-luchi-young-thug-chris-brown-gunna" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICO arrest</a> in May. They were at a pretrial hearing and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-young-thug-talk-to-each-other-for-the-first-time-during-a-hearing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spoke briefly</a> via satellite until their lawyers advised them to stop multiple times. The hearing resulted in Thug being <a href="https://www.bet.com/article/euls23/young-thug-denied-bond#:~:text=Thug's%20attorney%20shared%20a%20statement%20following%20the%20verdict.&text=In%20a%20video%20obtained%20by,pre%2Dtrial%20hearing%20via%20satellite." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied bond </a>once again and shall remain behind bars until next year. Earlier in the week, Fulton County District Attorney Fani WILLIS discovered someone leaked a court document about a witness's statement online. According to the report, the witness and their children receive death threats. Authorities are investigating who is responsible. Young Thug and Gunna head to trial on January 9, 2023. DIDDY x HITMAKADiddy asked fans on Twitter, "who killed R&B" and super producer, HitMaka responded online and said, "Diddy done lost his whole damn mind talking about R&B dead. It's so much good R&B out if you can't notice, you gotta be out of touch. Stop trolling." Then HitMaka shouted out a few artists like Chris Brown, Her, Tink, Sza, Jazmine Sullivan, Usher, Bryson Tiller, and more. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChadKTRJQYT/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out the list:</a>NAPPY ROOTS: FISH SCALESNappy Roots member, Fish Scales, was robbed, kidnapped, and shot at his brewery in Atlanta. Scales eventually got help from a neighbor and called the <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/nappy-roots-fish-scales-kidnapped-and-shot-at-his-own-brewery/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">police</a>. He appears to be in good spirits despite the circumstances. R. KELLYR Kelly's Chicago <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kellys-last-shot-to-beat-life-sentence-jadas-solution-for-chris-rock-and-will-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trial </a>kicked off. He's facing federal <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-chicago-trial-update-lawyer-denies-singer-has-baby-otw-with-joycelyn-savage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">charges </a>of enticing girls for sex and rigging a 2008 child pornography case. The woman from the <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna43756" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"infamous sex tape</a>" who is now 37, testified in court that R Kelly began having sex with her when she was only 15, and he was in his 30's, "100's" of times before she turned 18. R. Kelly is being tried alongside his former business manager, Derrel McDavid, and associate, Milton "June" Brown. They're accused of conspiring with R Kelly to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/r-kelly-face-federal-trial-chicago-charges-child-pornography-obstructi-rcna42837" rel="noreferrer noopener">intimidate and bribe witnesses</a> and cover up evidence in his 2008 pornography case, allegedly sexually abusing a minor. NICKI MINAJThe queen of rap Nicki Minaj will be hosting this year's MTV VMA's alongside LL Cool J and Jack Harlow! Nicki also will receive MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award this year. She'll perform live for the first time since 2018, and the show goes down on August 28.Check out her "<a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/nicki-minaj-unleashes-roman-on-super-freaky-girl-remix" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Freaky Girl</a> (Roman Remix) via our <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hot97-official/id990780132" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hot 97 ap</a>p.

BOMBSHELL Witness Testimony in R. KELLY Trial, YOUNG THUG & GUNNA Told Not To Speak During Hearing

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Does Robert Kelly have a baby on the way?According to his fiancée/alleged victim, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kelly-gets-30-years-nipsey-hussles-killer-eric-holder-viciously-attacked-before-trial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joycelyn Savage</a>, 26, in her new book, she revealed she’s expecting a baby with the disgraced singer, R. Kelly, 55. She showed fans an image of a sonogram in the book. Joycelyn says she’s several months pregnant and found out a few months after they got engaged. Joycelyn said, “Months later, I began <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/whoa-r-kellys-girlfriends-joycelyn-savage-azriel-clary-get-in-a-physical-fight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expecting</a> severe morning sickness and was unsure what was wrong with my body. I thought I had contracted COVID-19, but the most amazing news of all was that I was expecting.” She continued, “It was a happy day but an incomplete time in my life. Today I am grateful to God for giving me the most precious gift. Robert is extremely excited about the news that I am having a baby and feels sad that Robert will not be able to be here with us.”She hopes for R. Kelly to be released and “prepare for <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/joycelyn-savage-addresses-alleged-social-media-accounts-pledges-loyalty-to-r-kelly-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new beginnings.</a>” It’s unclear how she got pregnant, considering the “Bump N’ Grind” singer has been behind bars for the past year.mThe book is called Love and Joy of Robert. It was released on Friday (August 12) on Amazon. It’s an 11-page book, but people can expect a part two next year, Complex reports. https://twitter.com/PageSix/status/1558152343958470659?s=20&t=O7c52LxwfddfKRolwqx4ZQAfter two decades of <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/r-kellys-last-shot-to-beat-life-sentence-jadas-solution-for-chris-rock-and-will-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sexual abuse accusations</a> & a five-week federal trial, disgraced R&B singer R Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison a few months ago. R Kelly didn’t speak during the trial, but the court heard testimonies from survivors that he sexually or physically abused.Supporters of R. Kelly are still riding hard for the 3x Grammy award winner. <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/boosie-badazz-calls-out-kamala-harris-over-brittney-griners-sentencing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boosie</a> thinks 30 years is too long. Joycelyn Savage, who was considered a victim, is sticking by R Kelly’s sister, also wrote a letter to the court and revealed they’re <a href="https://ew.com/music/jocelyn-savage-r-kelly-reportedly-engaged/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">engaged.</a>Azriel Clary, an ex-girlfriend of R Kelly, who once appeared in an interview with Joycelyn, defending Kelly, but later testified against him, wrote an interesting message on social media around the time of the verdict and said, “<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kellys-ex-gf-azriel-clary-speaks-out-the-devil-dont-play-fair-but-god-do" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Devil Don’t Play Fair, But God Do</a>.”R. Kelly has two more sexual abuse cases to fight, a <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/r-kelly-accuser-to-give-key-testimony-on-trial-fixing-charge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">federal trial</a> in Illinois and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/could-r-kellys-sentence-impact-his-case-in-hennepin-county/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota</a>. We'll keep you updated on everything.