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Cassidy Shares Thoughts On R. Kelly’s Sex Crimes

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Cassidy just came through with some not-so-criticial statements on the sex crimes and musical legacy of R. Kelly. Moreover, the two collaborated on the 2003 track “Hotel,” which came out a year after abuse allegations against him started to surface. Not only that, but it was around the time that his sex tape with an underage girl was also under heavy discussion and unfortunate dissemination in pop culture. In an interview with RealLyfe Productions, the rapper addressed these crimes and convictions while making reference to R. Kelly’s musical legacy. In his mind, there’s a clear distinction between the two, yet his comments on his abuse seemed to brush it aside.

“I probably wasn’t aware of it that time,” Cassidy stated regarding the tape and his accusations. “It probably came to my attention later. And I wasn’t sure about it. At that time it was weird. I was a superfan of R. Kelly, and this was my first album, my first single. So to be working with somebody of that magnitude, your first go-round… For me to be trying to argue that about some tape that I don’t even know… I wasn’t doing no research and digging deep at that time ’cause I ain’t the law.

Cassidy Speaks On R. Kelly

“I don’t got no problem with n***as being mad at R. Kelly,” the 40-year-old continued. “If that’s how y’all feel, if y’all feel like what he did actually makes you mad at heart, cool. But be mad at heart at anybody that’s in that bag. There’s a bunch a n***as, not even famous n***as like R. Kelly, just in my neighborhood alone… These industry n***as [are] worse. These n***as are crazy… So now I can do no records then.

“I ain’t here to point the finger at R. Kelly and these n***as,” Cassidy concluded. “That ain’t my job. I just respect the n***a’s music.” The R&B singer now faces thirty years in prison for his various sex crimes. While many still advocate for and respect his music, context becomes almost too overpowering in most cases. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on R. Kelly and Cassidy.

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R. Kelly Files For Appeal In Federal Sex Crimes Case In NY

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R. Kelly has filed for an appeal in his federal sex crimes case based in New York. According to TMZ, the disgraced singer cites a “laundry list of reasons” he believes the conviction should be overturned. Kelly was previously found guilty in 2021 on nine total federal counts. They included RICO charges in addition to charges pertaining to sex crimes and human trafficking.

As for Kelly’s issues with the conviction, he argues the government did not meet its burden of proof in court. In the filing, his legal team brings up issues with several pieces of evidence prosecutors were allowed to submit during the trial. The lawyers also take issue with at least 4 of the jurors selected. They say in the time since, they’ve admitted prejudging his guilt before handing down their official verdict.

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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Singer R. Kelly turns to leave after appearing at a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)

As for Kelly’s original conviction, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the charges. He’s also serving an additional 20 years for a similar case in Chicago. At the time of his New York sentencing, U.S. Attorney Breon Peace stated: “R. Kelly used his fame, fortune and enablers to prey on the young, the vulnerable and the voiceless for his own sexual gratification, while many turned a blind eye. Through his actions, Kelly exhibited a callous disregard for the devastation his crimes had on his victims and has shown no remorse for his conduct.”

He continued: “With today’s sentence he has finally and appropriately been held accountable for his decades of abuse, exploitation and degradation of teenagers and other vulnerable young people. We hope that today’s sentence brings some measure of comfort and closure to the victims, including those who bravely testified at trial, and serves as long-overdue recognition that their voices deserve to be heard and their lives matter.”

As for Kelly’s Chicago conviction, he has yet to file for appeal in that matter. Following the sentencing, his lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, told TMZ at the time: “We feel good. Sentence was mostly concurrent. One additional year added. Almost no restitution. Good outcome. But we are still going to fight the NY case!”

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Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for L.A. Rape and Sex Crimes

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R. Kelly wasn’t the only one sentenced on Thursday. Disgraced film executive Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape and sex crimes.

According to Deadline, the currently incarcerated exec was on hand at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center courtroom in Los Angeles as the ruling tacked on more years to the 23 years he was already serving for a March 2020 case of more rape and sex crimes. The sentences will run consecutively.

During the court proceedings, Weinstein spoke, maintaining his innocence.

“I maintain that I’m innocent,” he said. “I never raped or sexually assaulted Jane Doe #1. I never knew this woman, and the fact is she doesn’t know me. This is about money.”

He added, “Please don’t sentence me to life in prison. I don’t deserve it. There are so many things wrong with this case.”

Jane Doe submitted a statement to the courts:

“Ten years later, the effects of this rape are still raw and difficult to discuss. Your honor I hope you can understand my suffering. There is no prison sentence long enough to undo the damage. I hope that you give him the maximum sentence allowable.”

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R. Kelly Claims Tasha K Tampered With Witnesses In His Case

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He will likely spend the remainder of his life behind bars, and allegations against R. Kelly are still pouring in. The disgraced music great was once hailed as one of the best in the business, but these days, his fans are defending his legacy. For decades, Kelly has faced ongoing accusations of child pornography and sex crimes, and he has faced his days in court.

Dozens of outlets tracked and covered Kelly’s trials in New York City and Chicago, but Kelly is paying particular attention to Tasha K. According to him, the YouTuber tampered with witnesses. “Tasha shared my information with the government witness in my case in New York,” Kelly said in a call. “I knew nothing about it ’til I got to Chicago, and it was in the Sun-Times and in the Tribune.”

Read More: R. Kelly Silenced Aaliyah & Her Family With NDAs, Lifetime Doc Claims

The jailed singer added that “it was proven to be true” because they quoted “verbatim everything that Tasha K said that I was saying to my girlfriend.” The host asked if he was referencing Azriel Clary. Kelly answered, “I can’t name any names because that’s my case.”

“The only thing I can say is that, you’re not supposed to do that,” he added. “It’s okay to have witnesses on stands, cases, all of that. No problem. But they’re not supposed to be scorned witnesses. They’re not supposed to be witnesses that’s mad with you because they may have seen some emails or heard some phone calls between you and another woman.”

“That is not how you’re supposed to get your witnesses or have your witnesses.”

Read More: R. Kelly’s Team Attempts To Get Sex Abuse Conviction Acquitted

It seems that Kelly believes Tasha K interfered by turning the women in his life against him just before their testimonies.

The singer also detailed alleged interactions between his girlfriend and others in 2019 he claims he’s been trying to tell the world about for years. Meanwhile, Tasha has a hefty judgment against her; she’s battling against having to pay Cardi B $4 million.

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Final “Surviving R. Kelly” Doc To Show How Singer Allegedly Groomed Young Men

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When it first emerged on Lifetime, the Surviving R. Kelly series had pop culture in a chokehold. It was then that we were first introduced to young women like Joycelyn Savage, Kelly’s purported “girlfriend,” as well as her parents who were desperately searching for her. Several other women who were alleged victims of Kelly’s suggested sex crimes also shared their stories, further thrusting the hitmaker into infamy.

The third and final installment of the docuseries is soon approaching, and Variety sat down with executive producer Jesse Daniels. He has been a part of the development since its inception, and although Kelly faces more trials, Daniels says Part III will be the last.

Read More: “Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter” Lands Trailer & Release Date

“For us, this is it,” said Daniels. “Whatever else R. Kelly faces is a minor footnote compared to the New York federal trial and the Illinois federal trial. I am speaking to our survivors today and their families and many of them are successfully working on turning a page on their own personal lives.”

“This was, for them, a really difficult time. Their journey through the trial was incredibly difficult. They feel ready to move [on to] the next chapter, and so are we.”

Additionally, Daniels shared that this final chapter will detail the allegations of Kelly grooming young men. This was something that was brought up during his trial in August 2022.

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Singer R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)
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“Our goal was to create a real 360-degree look at what was unfolding every day of the trial, and that certainly was a big chapter of the trial where there were male victims who testified. It was certainly something that we had heard in the past, but not in the context of this trial. We felt obligated to tell the whole the arc of the trial and every detail that we could.”

During his trial, an alleged Jane Doe victim of Kelly claimed she was forced to have sex with a young man the singer was said to have groomed. Kelly has denied all allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviors.

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