A Look at the Rise and Fall of R Kelly's Career
R Kelly grew up with his mother in the south of public housing in Chicago, Illinois. He was instilled with Christian faith which would eventually influence a large part of his music. He wanted to focus on his music, and the dream led him to quit high school and sing in subways to make a living. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he participated in the talent show Big Break, where he won $100,000, which helped him kickstart his career. Jive Records signed him in 1990 and helped him release his debut album two years later.
The singer collaborated with the vocal group Public Announcement on his debut album and released Born In The 90s to positive reviews. His music with tender vocals won the audience’s favor by combining gospel tones with sensual lyrics. The use of hip-hop rhythms with tender lyrics established his signature music for the subsequent albums. As noted by Britannica, his 1996 single I Believe I Can Fly became his most popular song to date and won him 3 Grammy Awards. His other hits, such as You Remind Me Of Something, Bump n’ Grind, and I’m Your Angel, earned him worldwide stardom, and Kelly had more Billboard Hot 100 Top 40s than any other rapper in the industry.
