Why was R Kelly so popular to begin with?

[Samof94]

Why was he even famous to begin with? Im not an R&B kind of guy but I know there were other men just as capable of him without his baggage. His target demographic at his concerts was black women, which is disturbing given who he is. Many of his crimes were also committed during his prime(like the illegal marriage).

[Chunk Yogurt for President!]

Because his music was good.

[Proud Houstonian]

Because they just saw a cool r and b singer not a rapist

[Illiniwek]

Ignition (Remix) was an absolute banger.

Real shame he’s a vile person.

[Alben Barkley]

His music was in Space Jam, so people associated it with Lola Bunny before the liberals ruined her.

[GP270watch]

R Kelly has written a billion dollars worth of music, this is not hyperbole. Look at his writing credits. His talent is undeniable outside of immorality.

[Bootes Void]

Ignition, I'm a flirt and I believe I can fly are absolute bangers.

[Samof94]

Who?

The guy who sang in Space Jam, played basketball for the Chicago Bulls, raped a lot of black teenage girls, and somehow collaborated with so many pop stars.

[Progressive Pessimist]

R Kelly has written a billion dollars worth of music, this is not hyperbole. Look at his writing credits. His talent is undeniable outside of immorality.

Yep, this about says it all. As reprehensible as he is, he has a good voice and created many catchy, popular songs.

[dead0man]

the low bar that makes up modern pop music

[Samof94]

the low bar that makes up modern pop music

As I mentioned before, plenty of men who weren’t sex offenders  existed at the time who weren’t as famous but could have done R Kelly’s niche just fine.

[All Along The Watchtower]

Because a lot of people believed they could fly, believed they could touch the sky, thought about it every night and day, spread their wings and fly away...