R Kelly thinks he is like Bin Laden

CMU reports:

R Kelly has likened his hardships since those child porn and underage sex allegations surfaced as like those of Osama Bin Laden. Talking to US music mag Blender he said: "People can say whatever they want about you without knowing the facts. They can criticize you without even knowing you, and hate you when they don't even know you. All of a sudden, you're, like, the bin Laden of America. Osama bin Laden is the only one who knows exactly what I'm going through.

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  • 1 - BRICKLAYER

    Sep 16, 2003 at 3:04 pm

    That's just not true R! I haven't seen Osama at the monthly Golden Showers Club meetings since 1992.

  • 2 - Eric Olsen

    Sep 16, 2003 at 5:11 pm

    No, he's off chairing the Hairless Rimjob Committee

  • 3 - emmanuel

    Oct 16, 2003 at 5:59 pm

    i will like to know r-kelly email address

  • 4 - augustine

    Dec 28, 2003 at 3:58 pm

    please r kelly i kindly need a help for u just to complete what i want to do,the aount is 220 dollars,before the
    month of january15 please i want use it
    for something special through D,H,L i will appreciate somuch ADDRESS 95 apata strrt palmgrove shomolu Lagos
    NIGERIA thanks urs faithful augustine
    duru said to remain blessed.

  • 5 - yomi

    Jan 17, 2004 at 5:12 am

    Dear sir,
    Please can u send me jerseys?

  • 6 - Eric Olsen

    Jan 17, 2004 at 6:11 pm

    R Kelly or bin Laden?

  • 7 - kongnyuy bara

    Mar 31, 2004 at 6:10 am

    boy kells,i am so happy for you and ur recent aquiring freedom.u know i didn't beleive it for once wen they said u had those kiddies.i saw the tapes too but on the internet people can do stuff.they just wanted to put u down but u have been a model for me by remaining strong.boy kells,i heard u r coming to nigeria(africa) for a show...is dat true dawg?i be ya homeboy.i expect a reply ayt?love

  • 8 - Doris

    Apr 07, 2004 at 7:59 pm

    Hello Mr. Kelly: My name is Doris Brown. I love everything and support everything you do. I am writing you because I am a songwriter. I have written over 250 songs in the last 20 years. I have particularly 4 songs (among others) that I would love to send to you. I am just a regular simple woman who seeks success like any normal person. Please consider some of my songs for your next CD. My phone number is (901)363-6346 or (901) 346-6554 in the soulful town of Memphis, TN. I pray that you contact me. Leave a message if necessary. email address: arlocy4ma@aol.com. God bless and keep on keeping on. Always with love, Doris.

  • 9 - sofiu

    Apr 12, 2004 at 5:41 am

    i love r.kelly to the extend that i want to go and meet him where he is but their is no opportuniy

  • 10 - sofiu

    Apr 12, 2004 at 5:50 am

    i love r. kelly and i want him to show his love to me too by givig me any thing .

  • 11 - zeco

    Apr 16, 2004 at 8:57 am

    Hey kelly,
    how is every thing,movie shooting,waxing songs and a lot more.I
    hope you are doing real cool.For me am fine.
    You may be asking whom am i,my name is ZECO a Nigerian whose crazy
    about your music.Am writing to confirm if this email addrese is true
    cos i
    have alot of things to open up to you.Am looking on to hear from
    you,thanks.

  • 12 - Eric Olsen

    Apr 16, 2004 at 10:41 am

    I would suggest communicating with Kelly via his record label - he most likely doesn't have the good sense to read tis site.

  • 13 - jibreel

    Apr 23, 2004 at 12:45 am

    mr. kelly, i would really love to talk to you on some religion. I'm muslim, and proud to be a muslim, i see on your 12play alblum you thank Allah, now it's Jesus, if you don't mind a descent conversation, e-mail back.

  • 14 - tasha

    May 01, 2004 at 7:53 pm

    hi ya kells
    if u do read these messages could u email me back so we can have a decent conversation i have been a fan of yours since your album born into the 90's an have stood by u through your troubled times wish i belive a devoted fan should do really hope u get back to me till then take care love tasha

  • 15 - kareem

    May 06, 2004 at 4:10 pm

    hi kelly,
    this is kareem 4rm nigeriaand am one of ur fans in nigeria.Kelly what really happen is that i need ur help. and i dont know if u could help me.i need 200dollars 2pay 4my computer school fees.i will very glad if u could help me out.i luv listening 2ur music b/cos u flow about the real stuff

  • 16 - Craig Lyndall

    May 06, 2004 at 4:44 pm

    Is this a joke?

  • 17 - Ms. Tek

    May 06, 2004 at 4:46 pm

    ROFLMFAO!

  • 18 - Craig Lyndall

    May 06, 2004 at 4:51 pm

    If he "flowed about the real stuff" he would talk about his strange joy in changing diapers.

  • 19 - samuel

    Jul 27, 2004 at 12:22 pm

    where are you from,R.kelly.

  • 20 - Mzwakhe

    Jul 29, 2004 at 8:19 am

    When U ar down no one wants to be down with U, but when U go up, the whole world follows. No matter which direction you, I will follow. U are the realest thug man. The world is Robert Kelly.

  • 21 - Eric Olsen

    Jul 29, 2004 at 8:32 am

    why would one follow a thug?

  • 22 - james

    Nov 11, 2004 at 4:27 pm

    Hi
    IAm james from birnin kebbi kebbi state, nigeria. I love the way you do sing i want to become your Fan. And also iwant youto besending me you current album

  • 23 - Mac Diva

    Nov 11, 2004 at 4:36 pm

    Another rip off from the CMU. And, the link is phony. The made up 'Ebonics' responses aren't amusing either -- unless you are one of Marty Dodge's Gene Expression compatriots.

  • 24 - Eric Olsen

    Nov 11, 2004 at 5:41 pm

    Marty, perhaps using this direct link to their daily news might help to abate such attacks - could be worth a try.

  • 25 - kevin

    Nov 30, 2004 at 8:15 am

    pls, mr r-kelly i wiil like to know who your house look like and pls send the picture of houseto my mailbox

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