R. Kelly's Children Break Silence on Family Trauma in Documentary

R. Kelly's daughter, Buku Abi, is set to disclose a deeply personal and "heartbreaking secret" in a forthcoming documentary titled "R. Kelly's Karma: A Daughter's Journey."

Abi, born Joanne Kelly, is at the center of the documentary, which also features interviews with her siblings, Jaah and Robert Kelly Jr., and their mother, Drea Kelly, R. Kelly's ex-wife.

A promotional post for the film hints that Buku will reveal the painful secret that "shattered her childhood." In the trailer, Abi, 26, speaks about the lasting impact of her father's actions. "For a long time, I didn't even want to believe that it happened. I didn't know that even if he was a bad person, that he would do something to me,” she says.

Drea Kelly, who has been vocal about her experiences, also speaks in the documentary about the trauma her children endured. "What he did to me, he did to me, but you didn't have to do it to my kids," she tearfully shares in the trailer.

The documentary aims to provide insight into the pain experienced by R. Kelly's family members, as they lived under the shadow of one of music’s most notorious figures. In 2022, R. Kelly, 57, was convicted of federal charges including child pornography and sexual abuse of minors. While he continues to appeal his convictions, the documentary highlights the ongoing harm caused by his actions.

Abi reflects in the trailer on how her father’s convictions altered her life. “Nobody wants to be the child of the father that is out here hurting women and children,” she says. “He knows exactly why we can’t have the relationship we would have liked to have with him.”

In one particularly emotional moment, Abi, fighting back tears, explains how difficult it has been to reconcile her father’s crimes with the person she once viewed as her "everything."

R. Kelly was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2023 for child pornography and enticing minors. His ex-wife, Drea Kelly, laments in the trailer, “Just because you’re not a good husband doesn’t mean you can’t be a good father. And the fact that he didn't even try…”

The film will stream on TVEI (Totally Very Entertaining Internet) starting Oct. 11.

Diddy Faces Avalanche of Sexual Abuse Claims, Attorney Reveals

 

Attorney Tony Buzbee announces that he is representing 120 accusers alleging sexual abuse by Sean "Diddy" Combs during a press conference in Houston on Tuesday.

Attorney Tony Buzbee said Tuesday that he is representing 120 people, including 25 minors, who accuse
hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual abuse. The allegations span more than two decades, and Buzbee warned that other well-known figures are implicated. "You can't hide skeletons in the closet forever," he said.

Buzbee said the alleged abuses occurred at various events, including private parties and industry gatherings. He said drugs, including the horse tranquilizer xylazine, were often involved. "Ninety percent of the assaults involved drugs," Buzbee said. "Victims reported being lured into situations where they were drugged and then sexually exploited."

BREAKING: 120 accusers have just come out against Sean 'Diddy' Combs with new s*xual assault allegations, vow to expose everything.

Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee announced he has a list of names that will "shock" the public.

He also announced he has video evidence of various… pic.twitter.com/XtAcNH20jo

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 1, 2024

The attorney, known for representing victims in high-profile cases such as the Astroworld tragedy, said many accusers were seeking opportunities in the entertainment industry.

The accusations against Combs, 54, follow his arrest by federal agents in mid-September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. Combs, who remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, has pleaded not guilty. His attorney, Erica Wolff, has called the allegations "meritless" and part of a "reckless media circus." Wolff said Combs "categorically denies any claim of sexual abuse, including against minors."

Buzbee said he plans to file individual lawsuits, not a class action. "This conduct has spanned more than 25 years, with some incidents dating back to 1991," he said. He noted that most cases will likely be filed in New York and California, where "look-back windows" allow for lawsuits involving sexual abuse outside the typical statute of limitations.

Among the allegations is that of a 9-year-old boy who was allegedly assaulted by Combs during an audition at his Bad Boy Records office in Manhattan. "This individual was sexually abused, allegedly by Combs and several others, in the promise of a record deal," Buzbee said.

Buzbee said his clients, a mix of men and women, reported being subjected to violent and degrading sexual acts at parties hosted by Combs, including his "White Parties" and "Freak Off" events.

Buzbee said he is working to corroborate the accounts and has received evidence in the form of photos, videos, and texts. Some victims have spoken with the FBI.

Wolff reiterated Combs' intention to "prove his innocence" in court. "Mr. Combs looks forward to establishing the truth based on evidence, not speculation," she said.

Buzbee said the lawsuits will be filed in the next 30 days. He warned that the list of defendants will include "high-profile names, corporate entities, and individuals who enabled or turned a blind eye to the abuse." He said, "The names we are going to reveal will shock you."

Combs' next court appearance is pending.

John Amos, Emmy-Nominated Actor of 'Roots' and 'Good Times' Fame, Dies at 84

John Amos as James Evans Sr. on the set of the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom "Good Times."

 John Amos, the acclaimed actor best known for his roles as the stern but loving father on the 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 84.

Amos died of natural causes Saturday in Los Angeles, his publicist Belinda Foster said.

His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, released a statement via email: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold…and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV dad. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”   

This one hits different. My condolences go out to the family of a true legend, John Amos 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/7MKqE7szVk

— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 1, 2024Born in East Orange, New Jersey, on Dec. 27, 1939, Amos had an early passion for football and played at Colorado State University, where he earned a degree in sociology. Despite tryouts with the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos, his brief professional football career was unsuccessful.

Amos found his calling in acting, beginning with roles on 1970s shows like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," where he played weatherman Gordy Howard, and "Sanford and Son." However, his stardom soared with his role as James Evans Sr. on "Good Times." The CBS sitcom, which aired from 1974 to 1979, became a cultural touchstone, portraying one of television's first Black two-parent families.

John Amos' acting career all started thanks to a poem, written about being cut from countless football teams ✍️

RIP to one-time Kansas City Chief and one of a kind entertainer. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6tVnwGtKgt

— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) October 1, 2024Despite the success of "Good Times," Amos was outspoken about his dissatisfaction with the show's direction, particularly its portrayal of the Black family. In a 2020 interview, he revealed his disagreements with the white writers: “I felt like I knew more about what a Black family should be and how a Black father would act than our writers…Their idea of what a Black family should be was totally different from mine, and mine was steeped in reality.”  After three seasons, Amos was written off the show; his character was killed in a car accident.

In 1977, Amos made history again with his role as Kunta Kinte in the Emmy-nominated miniseries "Roots." Based on Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the series was a ratings phenomenon and earned Amos critical acclaim. “I knew that it was a life-changing role for me, as an actor and just from a humanistic standpoint,” Amos said in a 2021 interview with Time magazine. “It was like a reward for having suffered those indignities.”

Over the years, Amos continued to leave his mark with roles in films such as "Coming to America" and its 2021 sequel, "Die Hard 2" and "Uncut Gems." He also made notable appearances on TV shows like "The West Wing," "Hunter," "Men in Trees" and "The Ranch."

Amos was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2020.