R Kelly Net Worth

R Kelly, the American singer and songwriter who just bagged a 30-year jail term, has a networth estimated at negative $2 million.

This means that the singer has a huge financial debt.

R Kelly, at the peak of his career, had a  net worth close to $100 million, but all went down the drain.

What Happened To R Kelly?

The US District Court has sentenced R.Kelly to 30 years in prison, following numerous allegations of sexual harassment, minors inclusive.

He was also billed to pay a $100,000 fine for charges of sex trafficking of underage girls, whom he abused for many years.

R Kelly Career

R Kelly was born in Chicago in 1967.

He was a high school dropout who made significant success before his downfall.

It began in 1991, when the singer won the Big Break talent show, and took home a whooping sum of $100,000 prize, plus a contract with Jive Records.

As of 1995, he had sold 4million copies of his all-time hit single I Believe I Can Fly.

In his entire career, R Kelly recorded 14 studio albums, five compilation albums, and three collaboration albums.

He won several awards and took part in over 12 global music tours.