Lifetime Series: Surviving R. Kelly opens a Can of Worms

Lifetime, just last night released the first episodes of Surviving R. Kelly, a series which they have received legal threats not to air by the singer R. Kelly but ignored. 

The docu-series portrays the sexual abuse allegations which have trailed R. Kelly’s Career albeit in the shadows pretty much since inception. Lifetime interacted with over 50 people including his family and accomplices as well as victims involved in his alleged sexual exploitations. 

The reactions to the series have been so profound, the show is now trending on twitter. What’s more some celebrities have come out to discuss their personal experience with R. Kelly hoping that the show will bring about some sort of justice for the victims involved. 

To everyone telling me how courageous I am for appearing in the doc, it didn't feel risky at all. I believe these women and don't give a fuck about protecting a serial child rapist. Easy decision.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 4, 2019

Reeactions have poured in as well from celebrities who felt Lifetime was doing the right thing by shedding light on a dark past that has been shrouded in mystery up until this time. 

If you look back at the reporting during the R Kelly-Aaliyah marriage, it was a massive failure. Zero understanding of sexual abuse. Nobody treated this seriously. It was a collective shrug #SurvivingRKelly

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 4, 2019

The Story takes on an interesting twist when R. Kelly’s brother’s Comments insinuates that people gravitate to their preferences. 

Read below for more reactions 

Did this fool, R Kelly’s brother, say Robert likes young women and he likes older women, so what’s the big deal? That’s the dumbest ish in the world. You ain’t supposed to like underage girls! #SurvivingRKelly

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) January 4, 2019

Why did R Kelly's brother (in prison clothes) just say "People like what they like. I like older women. What's so wrong with that?" (HE SHOULD REMAIN IN PRISON) #SurvivingRKelly

— #Random Rod (@Groovciti) January 4, 2019

Dude’s brother’s in a full-on prison suit like “WuTz WrOng wIth PreFereNcezzz??!!!” #SurvivingRKelly pic.twitter.com/srHiw2piiV

— janet snakehole (@themeowsterz) January 4, 2019

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