R. Kelly's Daughter Pens Letter To Younger Self About Abuse

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R. Kelly’s daughter Joann Kelly, also known by her stage name Buku Abi, has penned an emotional letter to her younger self after “finally telling everyone” about her father allegedly sexually abusing her. As we previously shared earlier this month, R. Kelly’s daughter Joann Kelly (aka Buku Abi) spoke out in a new documentary, alleging she too was sexually abused by her father, who has been convicted of criminal sex offenses.

As a refresher, in 2021, R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges and sentenced to 30 years in prison. In 2022, he was found guilty of 6 counts of child pornography, sexual exploitation, and enticing of a minor. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison. R. Kelly filed an appeal for the latter conviction but was denied. He is serving 19 years of both sentences concurrently and is eligible for release in 2045 at 78 years old. Before his convictions, R. Kelly welcomed three children with ex-wife Andrea “Drea” Kelly: 26-year-old Joann (Buku), 23-year-old Jay Kelly, and 22-year-old Robert Kelly, Jr. Note: Jay Kelly was born Jaya Kelly before coming out and transitioning to Jay in June 2014.

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In the new TVEI documentary, ‘R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey,’ Buku Abi claimed to be about 8 or 9 years old when her father first allegedly abused her. She said she told her mother in 2009 when she was 10. In light of his daughter’s accusations, R. Kelly is reportedly “very upset” and his attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, told PEOPLE he is innocent. Due to her appearance in the new documentary, Buku Abi soon caught backlash online, leaving her to explain her intentions of doing it for herself, her peace of mind, her infant son, and her family. A few days later, Abi penned an emotional open letter to her younger self after “finally telling everyone” about her father allegedly sexually abusing her.

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