R. Kelly Says He Has No Money Weeks Before His Trial
R. Kelly Says He’s Broke Weeks Before Trial Starts

Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections
The wack juice continues to be poured on R. Kelly. He now claims his finances are in shambles weeks away from a major trial starting.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE!
Earlier this week he appeared in Brooklyn federal court for a hearing. During the proceedings his lawyer revealed that The R is hurting financially. “His finances are depleted,” said Devereaux Cannick. “I ask the court to give him daily copies of the transcripts.” He also stated that the Chicago, Illinois native has gotten severely out of shape while behind bars. “We need measurements for appropriate attire for his trial,” he said. “We’re trying to get his measurements. How can we take his size?” To which Judge Ann Donnelly retorted sharply “I’m not taking his size.”
Outside of the courthouse Cannick gave The New York Post some insight on how his client is doing. “He is tired of hearing allegations,” he explained. “He knows the truth and I think it’s very frustrating for him to hear these allegations and know the truth is out there and he just wants it to unfold. He believes that when folks are under oath and being examined we would be able to get to the truth”.
R. Kelly’s sex trafficking trial is set to start Wednesday, August 18. If found guilty the singer could face 10 years to life in prison if convicted of the federal charges.
Photo: Cook County Department of Corrections
LATEST POSTS:
- When White Folks Say They Want to Burn You, Believe Them
- Flaviar Is Rolling Out Its Flight-Inspired Whiskey Advent Calendar For 2025
- Halle Bailey & DDG’s Restraining Order Extended: Here’s How The Disney Princess & The Rapper Got Here
- US Embassy Official Told Trump’s South African Refugee Program Is For White People Only, New Report Says
- The 50 Hottest, Flyest & Sexiest Looks from Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour
- Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025
- Celebs Who Turn 50 This Year
- Urban One Radiothon For St. Jude Kids Raises $1.6 Million
HEAD TO THE RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM HOMEPAGE
R. Kelly Says He’s Broke Weeks Before Trial Starts was originally published on hiphopwired.com