Diana Copeland, a longtime executive assistant for R. Kelly, spoke about working for the singer and the strict policies he placed on those living in his orbit in an interview on Good Morning America Friday, September 17th.
Copeland, who testified at Kelly’s trial earlier this week, stated that she never witnessed any of the alleged abuse Kelly is accused of. “ never witnessed something under … around underage women,” she said. “Now, I did come and go, so I mean, I want to make sure that I am clear that my...
Copeland, who testified at Kelly’s trial earlier this week, stated that she never witnessed any of the alleged abuse Kelly is accused of. “ never witnessed something under … around underage women,” she said. “Now, I did come and go, so I mean, I want to make sure that I am clear that my...
- 9/17/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
In response to an initiative undertaken by Woc, the women of color branch within Time’s Up, to join the online #MuteRKelly campaign, a rep for the singer has issued the following statement from his management:
“Kelly supports the pro-women goals of the Time’s Up movement. We understand criticizing a famous artist is a good way to draw attention to those goals—and in this case, it is unjust and off-target.
“We fully support the rights of women to be empowered to make their own choices. Time’s Up has neglected to speak with any of the women who welcome R. Kelly’s support, and it has rushed to judgment without the facts. Soon it will become clear Mr. Kelly is the target of a greedy, conscious and malicious conspiracy to demean him, his family and the women with whom he spends his time.
“Kelly’s music is a...
“Kelly supports the pro-women goals of the Time’s Up movement. We understand criticizing a famous artist is a good way to draw attention to those goals—and in this case, it is unjust and off-target.
“We fully support the rights of women to be empowered to make their own choices. Time’s Up has neglected to speak with any of the women who welcome R. Kelly’s support, and it has rushed to judgment without the facts. Soon it will become clear Mr. Kelly is the target of a greedy, conscious and malicious conspiracy to demean him, his family and the women with whom he spends his time.
“Kelly’s music is a...
- 4/30/2018
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
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