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‘R Kelly Made Me Wear Schoolgirl Outfits And Call Him Daddy’

‘R Kelly made me wear schoolgirl outfits and call him Daddy’, victim Jerhonda Pace says

Just two weeks away from her 15th birthday, Jerhonda Pace finally had the chance to meet her idol.

A few miles away from her Chicago school, superstar R Kelly was set to make a public appearance. For Jerhonda, it was too good an opportunity to miss.

So after skipping class, she made her way to the venue to finally meet the singer, who had no bigger fan than the schoolgirl.
But Kelly was not appearing at any local concert hall performing his string of smash hits.

Instead, he was taking the spotlight elsewhere – in court.

Unlike his concertgoers, Jerhonda had the luxury of seeing her idol not once but every day for a month as he stood accused of having sex with a different 14-year-old girl, his goddaughter, making a video of the whole thing.

After weeks of evidence Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was acquitted of the 2008 charges, seeing Jerhonda become a high profile and outspoken defender of her music idol.

But move forward to today, and she is one of the countless women now celebrating after helping put the once multi-millionaire disgraced R&B star behind bars for the abuse he inflicted on her and many others.

On Monday, the singer was convicted after a five-week trial in New York of nine counts of racketeering and violations of the Mann Act, a law that bans sex trafficking across state lines.

The fallen star, 54, now faces ten years, the mandatory minimum, to life in prison for the charges related to nearly 30 years’ worth of allegations that he physically and sexually abused women and minors of both sexes.

After giving evidence against her once idol, Jerhonda welcomed the verdict against her abuser.

“Today, my voice was heard,” she wrote on Instagram.

“For years, I was trolled for speaking out about the abuse that I suffered at the hands of that predator. People called me a liar and said I had no proof. Some even said I was speaking out for money. Speaking out about abuse is not easy, especially when your abuser is high-profile,” she added.

The verdict followed often-harrowing testimony from almost 50 witnesses and arrived quickly on the second day of jury deliberations.
Kelly was found guilty on one count of racketeering, a charge often levied against mob bosses and eight of violating the Mann Act.

He still faces additional federal charges of sexual assault and abuse in Illinois.

The 45 prosecutorial witnesses described an elaborate and complex system of abuse bolstered by Kelly’s immense fame and professional power during the trial.

His criminality was supported by an army of loyal lieutenants and close associates.

Numerous accusers, including Jerhonda, testified they were underage when they met Kelly, whom they said went on to control their lives.

A woman identified as “Jane” stated she was forced into sexual encounters with other women and could not leave rooms without Kelly’s permission.

Jane also said that the singer, the son of a school teacher, forced her to have an abortion.

Another woman who spoke in court anonymously said Kelly once told her he married Aaliyah in 1994 when the up-and-coming singer was 15 so that she could legally obtain an abortion.

Multiple witnesses made mention of Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash in 2001.

A woman named Angela said she saw Kelly sexually abuse Aaliyah on a tour bus when she would have been around 13 years old.

It marks a stunning fall for Kelly, once one of the biggest selling stars with megahits like Ignition (Remix), Bump N Grind, The World’s Greatest, and I Believe I Can Fly on the planet.

He rose to fame after singing as an eight-year-old in church before winning a $100,000 grand prize on the syndicated US television talent show, “Big Break,” hosted by Natalie Cole.

His first albums – Born Into The ‘90s and 12 Play – catapulted him to stardom. As he became a millionaire at the age 27, he married Aaliyah in secret before months later, the union was annulled because of her age.

In June 2002, Kelly was indicted in Chicago on child pornography charges stemming from the sex tape.

He pleaded not guilty and was released on bail.

Seven months later, he was arrested at a Florida hotel on additional child pornography charges after investigators said they found photos of him having sex with a girl.

Charges were later dropped after the judge ruled police didn’t have a warrant to search his house.

It took another six years before the case would come to trial seeing him in that time recruit many more victims, much like Jerhonda.

She was groomed from an early age before being forced to sign non-disclosure agreements and face threats of retribution if she ever spoke out.

Back in 2008, to see him close, she lied about her age to sheriffs standing guard outside the court because they didn’t allow people under 18 to enter the courtroom.

One day the three-time Grammy winner noticed her in a court and showed his appreciation for being a fan.

“One day, he stopped and said, ‘Thank you for your support,’ and said when it was over, he would give me something,” she explained.

“He ended up giving me his autograph and later sent me a friend request on MySpace.”

Jerhonda attended the trial until the end, even watching the videotape in question, which was shown in the courtroom several times.

It showed R Kelly urinating in the girl’s mouth and demanding she call him “daddy.”

The jury eventually acquitted Kelly of all charges, finding that while he was in the video prosecutors presented, they couldn’t be sure the female was his underage goddaughter.

Jerhonda enthusiastically backed the verdict.

The following year, when she was 16, Kelly invited her to a party he hosted at his mansion in Olympia Fields, a wealthy Chicago suburb.

He told her to tell everyone she was 19 and gave her his number.

On other occasions, the two hung out alone.

Things quickly became sexual between them, and the two slept together repeatedly over the next seven months.

Although she had not even graduated high school, she started spending weekends at his home.

“I had to call him ‘daddy,’ and he would call me ‘baby,’” she said.

“He wanted me to have two pigtails, and I had to go out and find little schoolgirl outfits.”

His grip on her continued, with R Kelly punishing her if she broke his “rules”.

They dictated how she dressed, her phone use, and when she could shower, eat, use the bathroom, and leave his property.

She claims the star slapped her, spit in her face, choked her until she fainted, and coached her on what to say to her mother.

During his trial in Brooklyn, Jerhonda told how he assaulted her and knowingly gave her herpes — a claim seemingly backed by a doctor who took the stand to discuss Kelly’s medical history.

Gloria Allred, who represented three accusers, described Kelly as the “worst” of “all the predators that I have pursued” throughout her 47 years of practising law.

“R Kelly thought that he could get away with all of this, but he didn’t,” Allred said outside the courthouse. “Because despite the fact that he thought he could control all of his victims, he was wrong.”

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Konga calls out Burna Boy for allegedly using his lines, demands recognition

Veteran Nigerian singer Konga has publicly accused Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy of using his lines and rhythm in some of his songs without proper credit.

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In a video message shared on his TikTok page, Konga pointed out that Burna Boy name-dropped him in the remix of Asake’s “Sungba” and also allegedly borrowed from his style in the song “Update.”

Expressing his concerns, Konga called for fair recognition and proposed a collaboration as a form of compensation. He specifically requested Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage to feature on the remix of his song “Kabakaba.”

“I’m calling Burna Boy out. Burna Boy, this video is for you because you name-dropped me in your song with Asake [Sungba Remix]. And in your new release, I noticed that you also used some of my lines and even my rhythm.

It’s obvious that you like my vibe and you’ve been playing with a whole lot of my flow, and I appreciate that. I love the fact that you’re using my craft, and I appreciate it, but I want you and Tiwa Savage on Kabakaba Remix. I will be expecting your feedback. I call you out in peace.”

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Mohbad’s father asks court to quash advice freeing Naira Marley, Sam Larry, others

Aloba Joseph, the father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has filed an application before the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja seeking a judicial review of the legal advice issued by the office of the State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

The application, which was filed on March 12, is brought ex-parte pursuant to Order 44 Rule 3 of the High Court of Lagos (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019, Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.

Through his lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Wahab Shittu, Mohbad’s father is seeking the quashing of the DPP’s legal advice in respect of the murder of his son.

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Mr. Aloba, who is suing for himself and on behalf of the Aloba family, joined the Attorney General of Lagos and the DPP as respondents in the suit.

The applicant wants the court to quash the DPP’s advice as a result of a lack of fair hearing, pre-emption of the Coroner’s inquest—which is yet to conclude sitting—and because the vital suspects mentioned and implicated in the Coroner’s proceedings have been freed by the DPP’s legal advice.

In documents put before the court in support of the application, Mohbad’s father states that, by virtue of his position, he is well seized of the facts in the case.

He states, “That the death of late ILERIOLUWA OLADIMEJI ALOBA aka MOHBAD on the 11th of September 2025 was viewed as unnatural and suspicious, which led to him petitioning and demanding an inquest into the cause of death.”

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“That pursuant to the applicant’s request to determine the circumstances leading to death, the inquest was referred to the Coroner’s Court, which commenced sitting on September 23, 2023, and which is yet to conclude sitting.”

“That while the proceeding is yet to be concluded by the Coroner’s Court, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court on the 26th of February 2025 and acting on the legal advice of the respondents, discharged and acquitted the 4 prime suspects—Abdul Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, Samson Balogun Eletu aka Sam Larry, Owodunni Ibrahim aka Prime Boy, and Opere Babatunde—in the controversial death of late Mohbad.”

“That the applicants became aware of the legal advice at the Magistrate Court when the suspects were being discharged and acquitted by the court.”

“That those discharged and acquitted suspects by the respondents pursuant to their legal advice have been mentioned and implicated in the coroner’s proceedings and have been summoned and are yet to appear and give evidence as to their role in the death of late Mohbad.”

“That the Police, through one ASP Mohammed Yusuf attached to the Homicide Section, State CID Panti, and the respondents through their Senior Counsel, Mr. George, participated in the Coroner’s proceedings. The State CID Panti forwarded the case containing their investigation to the respondents without informing the Coroner’s Court, and while both offices, particularly the respondents, were aware of the Coroner’s inquest, they proceeded to issue legal advice, which prompted the Magistrate Court to discharge and acquit the prime suspects in the controversial death of late Mohbad.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents is without due regard to the Coroner’s Court, which constitutes an obstruction of the Coroner in the exercise of its statutory duties.”

“That I know as a fact that the respondents’ failure to allow the Coroner to conclude its proceeding and proceeding to issue the legal advice is pre-empting the outcome of the decision of the Coroner and is done without jurisdiction and is null and void.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents issuing legal advice in respect of the matter upon which an inquest is being conducted amounts to obstructing and interfering with the Coroner’s investigation and potentially influencing the outcome.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents’ legal advice, which constitutes an affront to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Coroner, is an overreach into the Coroner’s power to conduct inquests into suspicious and unnatural deaths, which are expected to run their course without external interference.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omission of the respondents, apart from being pre-emptive of the Coroner’s proceedings, undermines the integrity of the inquest and potentially compromises the outcome of the Coroner’s investigation.”

“That I know as a fact that the act or omissions of the respondents while aware that the Coroner’s inquest is still pending, is to overreach the outcome of the inquest, which is improper.”

“That the applicant needs the intervention of this Honourable Court to get justice for the death of his son. Otherwise, allowing the legal advice from the respondents to stand may automatically put an end to the seriousness of the Coroner’s Court and its proceedings.”

“That the grant of this application will not be prejudicial to the respondents.”

No judge has been assigned to hear the application, and no date has been fixed for its hearing.

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Asake reconciles with father, promises better life

Music sensation Asake has made amends with his father, Fatai Odunsi, following a public fallout.

Odunsi had accused Asake of abandoning him after his health declined due to a stroke in 2022.

However, in a recent video, Odunsi revealed that Asake has reached out and promised to support him.

“His mother ought to ask him when last he saw me. That was what got me angry, but we have sorted all the problems. We are no longer fighting,” he said.

According to him, Asake has committed to purchasing a new house for him and covering his medical expenses.

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“Asake said he will do everything that I want. We have settled, no more problems. They are now looking for a new house that he will buy for me. He has settled everything,” he stated.

Asake has also agreed to take full responsibility for his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat.

“He has never denied his child, but he has now promised to take full responsibility for the child,” he added.

Odunsi confirmed that Asake has sent him the necessary funds for his treatment and he will be visiting the hospital soon.

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