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R. Kelly Faces $9.9M Lawsuit Amid Sabotage Claims

2/9/2025

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R. Kelly is in hot water again, as six victims have filed a lawsuit demanding over $9.9 million, alleging he still owes part of a $10.3 million judgment from August 2023. Featured in "Surviving R. Kelly," the plaintiffs claim he and Universal Music tried to sabotage the documentary's release. Meanwhile, Kelly, behind bars, is fighting the judgment.

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Story summary

R. Kelly is in hot water again, as six victims have filed a lawsuit demanding over $9.9 million, alleging he still owes part of a $10.3 million judgment from August 2023. Featured in "Surviving R. Kelly," the plaintiffs claim he and Universal Music tried to sabotage the documentary's release. Meanwhile, Kelly, behind bars, is fighting the judgment.