Producers defend marriage scene
Lifetime’s Aaliyah: Princess of R&B biopic executive producers Chase and Farley defend their choice to include the controversial marriage between R.Kelly and Aaliyah. They argue that Kelly was a part of Aaliyah’s life and an important influence. Chase:
The evidence is there that they were married, we tried to keep it very tasteful and respectful in our portrayal. Biopics are hard people have an opinion and social media allows them to voice that opinion. But at the end of the day, our goal was to make the best movie possible.
R. Kelly interview
Seacrest interviews R. Kelly during On Air With Ryan Seacrest and questions him about his album Black Panties.
I did 362 songs for the Black Panties album, and it took me about a month [to choose]. The hardest task of the whole project was breaking down what songs we were gonna do.
R. Kelly interview
Kelly is interviewed by Hall on The Arsenio Hall Show. They talk about metaphors for his music, what inspires him and music that plays when he makes love.
Honestly I have to be real. I got three kids off my own album.
Video Soul Gold interview
Aaliyah and Kelly chat about how they met, clear up dating rumors, discuss schooling and success as a young artist.
We’re very close he is my best friend…… in the whole wide world.