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Reshona Landfair Reveals Trauma from R. Kelly's Abuse

2/10/2026

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Reshona Landfair, now 41, says R. Kelly groomed her starting at age 14.
In a recent interview, she describes the challenge of rebuilding her identity after the trauma of being filmed in an explicit video.
Landfair's account highlights the long-lasting impact of such abuse.
Sparkle denies complicity, saying her niece's claims are false and damaging to their family.

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Story summary

Reshona Landfair, now 41, says R. Kelly groomed her starting at age 14.
In a recent interview, she describes the challenge of rebuilding her identity after the trauma of being filmed in an explicit video.
Landfair's account highlights the long-lasting impact of such abuse.
Sparkle denies complicity, saying her niece's claims are false and damaging to their family.