rosesbloom Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Quote Despite sharing a photo in support of the #MuteRKelly campaign in 2019, which aimed to encourage a blanket ban on streaming & playing his music, Smith’s current perspective is less clear-cut. Quote “I have always been a person that can separate the artist from the art,” he says. Quote “I don’t give a damn about your personal life, I don’t give a damn about what you’ve done wrong, or what you’ve done right – if I like the song, & it’s attached to a memory that means something to me, it has nothing to do with [the artist] as a person any more. It’s what this song means to me.” Quote “I’ve been in parties where someone will turn on an R Kelly record, & people will be like ‘Boo!’ That’s bulls***, because you know good & well that before this happened, you’d be rocking out to this song, just like everybody else. From time to time, I still listen to R Kelly music; you just can’t deny the quality. Anybody who tries to say R Kelly isn’t one of the best songwriters on the face of the planet because of what he did in his personal life, you’re looking at the wrong thing.” Edited July 16, 2022 by rosesbloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanRickman1946 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 B-b-but he's The Gentleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 some things a better left unsaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadeabove Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I think that's a good case of : It didn't affect me personally, so I don't really care. Ne-Yo has missed a good opportunity to zip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreur2 La Nature Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, jadeabove said: I think that's a good case of : It didn't affect me personally, so I don't really care. Ne-Yo has missed a good opportunity to zip it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armani? Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 The title is misleading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Starshine said: some things a better left unsaid especially so soon after the trial - actually we're not even done yet if you include Chicago. he can say what he wants, fine, especially as it seems he's not aiming for the charts on his own anymore but as a collaborator per usual (unless I missed his recent projects) there's just the taste factor though - this is not the time or place, especially for the victims. 2 minutes ago, Armani? said: The title is misleading This too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears01 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I mean, the title is hella misleading but still: he’s a pedophile. Like the most looked down upon people in all of society (and rightfully so). He made some good songs, but still: he’s a pedophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaws Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Yes, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel767 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, jadeabove said: I think that's a good case of : It didn't affect me personally, so I don't really care. Ne-Yo has missed a good opportunity to zip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Ranger Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I’m sure a lot of people still listen to R-Kelly music, probably people on this forum too! At least he’s open about it. still some things are better left unsaid tho when it comes to this awful man, hope he stays rotting xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i spit on haters Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I hate when idiots (like him) brush abuse, rape , child molestation and various other profoundly egregious acts off to the side and refer to that aspect as his or hers "personal life". When you're a rapist or pedophile, it is objectively not your "PERSONAL life". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHTAGPOW Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Some things are better left unsaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallucinate Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) yes we can. personally i can’t bring myself to listen to love songs that are written about underage girls but everyone is different i guess Edited July 16, 2022 by hallucinate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power love Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I was actually going to listen to his new album but he can forget it. I will not support any artist that support that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshwark Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I believe I can fly is on my fav playlist, not removing it, Neyo Im with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Gay on ATRL Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I get what he’s saying for a lot of the other artists that have been cancelled, BUT R Kelly is the worst of the worst and a horrific human being/true danger to society, I think in extreme cases like this it is nearly impossible to simply separate the art from the artist. TBH imo if R Kelly’s music disappeared off the face of the earth from here on out and his impact erased in 2-3 generations, not the worst thing in the world. He chose the absolute worst example to try and make his point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyssa Edwards Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I mean, he'll be in prison probably for the rest of his life so does it even have an effect if you actually stream it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydream Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 ***** me too tf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theshigo Washidu Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I mean a large portion of the GP feel the same way too. It's not best to say this out loud when you have an album to promote tho and especially when you have a big Black female fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJT2786 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Does he not understand the fact that a bunch of the man's songs are tied to the things he was doing that are disgusting? If his discography was I believe I can Flys and Step in the Name of Loves sure. But you can't listen to you remind me ,my bodys callin,, Aaliyahs Age ain't Nothin but a Number, and Feelin on Yo Booty...without you know.... This is Tone deaf at best.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJT2786 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, tshwark said: I believe I can fly is on my fav playlist, not removing it, Neyo Im with you. I'm guessing Feelin on Yo Booty and Down Low ( Nobody has to Know) is on your playlist too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Of You Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 If I speak… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharapov Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, Alyssa Edwards said: I mean, he'll be in prison probably for the rest of his life so does it even have an effect if you actually stream it ? this. r kelly is a iece of **** but what's he gonna gain from me streaming ignition remix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor2000 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I mean, R Kelly has also produced A LOT of songs though. Even some for your favs. You mean to tell me y’all turn off those songs when they come up on a playlist or on the radio? Lol. I surely don’t. I think it’s perfect fine to boycott if that’s what works for you, but this man is already in his own personal hell. Me not listening to his songs is a drop in the ocean to the karma he’s dealing with right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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