'Tired Of Being Misunderstood,' R. Kelly Inks Book Deal
R. Kelly is ready to "tell it like it is" thanks to a recently signed memoir deal with SmileyBooks.
In a statement issued Wednesday, Kelly and PBS and former BET personality Tavis Smiley shed light on the forthcoming book Kelly says stems from "being misunderstood".
"I'm writing this book as Robert, not R. Kelly," the singer says. "I'm
tired of being misunderstood. I will show you the tears, fears, and
sweat. I will open my heart and reveal the good in my life as well as
all the drama. I want to tell it like it is."
In the memoir, Kelly, writing with celebrity author David Ritz, will detail the agony of losing his mother, whom he adored. He will reveal how the same creative soul that came up with such inspiring ballads as the iconic "I Believe I Can Fly" and "You Are Not Alone," which became a No. 1 hit for Michael Jackson, could also generate such sexy R & B mega-hits as "Bump N' Grind," "Ignition," and "When a Woman's Fed Up." And he will discuss the six-year legal ordeal that nearly ruined his life, but finally ended in vindication when he was found innocent of child pornography charges in 2008.
"We are thrilled to be the conduit through which R. Kelly will tell his
own story," said Tavis Smiley, founder and publisher of SmileyBooks.
"He has earned the right to tell his story his own way."
"You have the creative passion of R. Kelly, revealed in his groundbreaking Trapped in the Closet series, coupled with writer David Ritz, who has collaborated with the musicians Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Aretha Franklin," says SmileyBooks President Cheryl Woodruff. "It's a great pairing."
Kelly's book joins a SmileyBooks roster that includes the latest offering from New York Times bestselling author Cornel West, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir, as well as Jeff Johnson's Everything I'm Not Made Me Everything I Am.
R. Kelly's memoir, as yet untitled, is scheduled for release by SmileyBooks in early 2011.
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Yes, R. Kelly is remixing Joe's old song, "Don't Wanna be A Player No More." Kellz has said that his version will be called "Don't Wanna be a Pedo No More."
Can't wait to read ur book Kells. I'm ur biggest fan. I worked hard to raise nuff bread to be @ ur show when you came to my country,Nigeria. So,regardless of what them haters say bout you,just dust it and step up cos you is the GREATEST!
It is a shame that R. Kelly can't catch a break. This man has proven himself to be a very talented, Artist, writer, producer, composer and more and he does not get the credit he deserves due that negative shadow that hangs over his head, even though all charges was dropped and he is stll fighting to be respected and appreciated. He is constantly being dissed by up and coming artist like; Traye Songz and Raheem DaVaugh and there resume can't compare to R. Kelly's. Why do we always try to tare down our men and believe everything someone says or print about them, we convict these artist before they even have a trail. This has to stop this is they same way people and fellow artist treated Michael Jackson and look what happen to him. At the end of the day you should give credit where credit is due, you may not like R. Kelly but damn ain't no way you can't RESPECT HIM. HE IS THE KING OF R&B, THE MICHAEL JORDAN OF THE INDUSTRY...
i wonder if he'll talk about his marriage to Aaliyah...
Chile Cheez! I bet the ones who buy this crap, will keep it alongside their Bibles. I won't be happy until I can pee on R. Kelly. I just have to decide if I want to squat or stand.