The R. Kelly documentary series is shocking the world. Although, maybe it shouldn’t seeing as these allegations have been around for a number of years. The simple truth is this: this predatory behavior needs to end and the only way for it to stop is to let the truth be free.
Sadly, there is a majority of the entertainment industry that is still staying silent about this even after the docu-series aired but here’s a list of celebrities who did speak up regarding Surviving R. Kelly.
We should all thank my friend @dreamhampton for her very necessary work to create #SurvivingRKelly. These survivors deserved to be lifted up and heard. I hope it gets them closer to some kind of justice.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 4, 2019
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
How is it that R Kelly's music sales have spiked (substantially) since the release of the docuseries Surviving R Kelly? I need some help in understanding. What am I missing??? pic.twitter.com/pysqVxLzyi
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) January 6, 2019
so so thankful 2have had my mom by my side (THANK U MOM I LOVE U MADLY) who 1- never left me alone for a second until I turned 18, 2- never let me work w R Kelly when I begged her to 3- never let me get too close to other predatory men who wanted to do who-knows-what to me
— JoJo. (@iamjojo) January 5, 2019
this surviving r kelly series really has me pissed to start the new year. get this man tf outta here. please. he beyond trash.
— bear (@6LACK) January 6, 2019
@rkelly fucking disgusting
— bear (@6LACK) January 6, 2019
#SurvivingRKelly is the #1 trending topic on @twitter. Amen. Speaking truth to power.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 4, 2019
So proud of the women telling their truth tonight. It's finally time for the music industry to be held ACCOUNTABLE.#SurvivingRKelly https://t.co/IDZkLJot8V
— terry crews (@terrycrews) January 4, 2019
There are a lot of people out here faking' the funk#smh#SurvivingRKelly #MuteRKelly pic.twitter.com/gveAn9vU6J
— Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) January 6, 2019
#SurvivingRKelly was a very well put together series and I commend the bravery of those victims. There was another documentary produced a few years ago called An Open Secret that exposed a network of white pedophiles in Hollywood, but the media buried this film. I wonder why? pic.twitter.com/1D1giKkwMV
— Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) January 6, 2019
I hate seeing people blame the victims instead of the grown ass man who was using his status and manipulation to do what he KNEW was wrong. Love to all the strong women who are #survivingRKelly
— Angela Yee (@angelayee) January 6, 2019
If you arent watching #SurvivingRKelly
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) January 6, 2019
You need to be.
I will be watching. Please do not turn away from the pain of these women. https://t.co/SjSfOB8PEN
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) January 3, 2019
bro, this Aaliyah segment is really fucking tough to watch… FUCK man.
— Bryan-Michael Cox (@bryanmichaelcox) January 4, 2019
so many people failed her.
my heart is breaking all over again….
3 episodes in. 🤦🏽♂️😬😒😐 I see why people were upset at my comment now. Smh Jesus Christ
— Joyner Lucas (@JoynerLucas) January 5, 2019
The list of people who turned down the R. Kelly documentary could headline Coachella.
— Moshe Kasher (@moshekasher) January 4, 2019
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) January 6, 2019
People need to understand that abusers are charming, persuasive, manipulative and saavy. These are not people in dark alleys, or white vans. You go to church, and school with them. They are people you think are so upstanding #SurvivingRKelly
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 6, 2019