R. Kelly Hospitalized Over Alleged Prison Overdose & Seeks Trump’s Pardon | Billboard News
Written by djfrosty on June 17, 2025
R. Kelly was reportedly hospitalized following claims of an alleged overdose while in prison. The singer is now seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump. Keep watching for the full story.
Tetris Kelly: R. Kelly was reportedly hospitalized after what he is claiming was another attempt on his life inside prison. His defense attorneys are saying that Trump can save him. This all follows the Billboard reports that the R&B star and convicted sex offender was sent to solitary confinement. We have the update.
A few days ago, a court filing said R. Kelly was sent to solitary within hours of claiming that prison officials took out a hit on his life. Now, outlets are saying a court filing submitted by the singer’s attorney on Monday claims R. Kelly was left bedridden in a hospital after a staff member instructed him to take additional medication the night of June 12. The alleged overdose reportedly caused the “I Believe I Can Fly” artist to lose consciousness, and he was then taken to Duke University Hospital, according to defense attorneys. Kelly is claiming he was given enough medication to end his life, and he is convinced he will be killed or left to die. He’s arguing yet again to be released to home confinement. The prosecutors responded: “This is the behavior of an abuser and a master manipulator on display.”
R. Kelly’s attorneys have repeatedly asked for Trump to provide their client with a pardon, having publicly asked the president. Kelly is currently serving a 3-decade prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking convictions he received in 2021.