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R. Kelly is appearing on Lady Gaga's upcoming album, in track "Do What U Want", as appearing in Lady Gaga's Twitter and album's wiki. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 04:00, 13 October 2013 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
==Untitled== | |||
MILTON! <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 23:41, 29 May 2010 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
==Real Talk== | |||
Why isn't there a section regarding the instant classic that is 'Real Talk.' | |||
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Are there any updates about his criminal proceedings? | |||
:On the subject of his criminal stuff, the article says: "the release of a video tape in February 2002 that showed Kelly and a 14-year-old". Do we have to stick the word ''allegedly'' in there somewhere? I am not a legal expert. ] 11:50, July 26, 2005 (UTC) | |||
::Yes, probably a good idea. Kelly has not been convicted of any crime and I presume this tape would be illegal if the girl really is 14. At least, in most jurisdictions. --] 13:07, July 26, 2005 (UTC) | |||
Does anybody know what the outcome of the Chicago pornography charges were? Have they gone to trial yet? | |||
The case has yet to reach a conclusion. ] 19:59, 10 March 2006 (UTC) | |||
:Do you have a source for that?? --] 16:36, 12 July 2006 (UTC) | |||
== Trial== | |||
Does anyone in Chicago know if this case is going to trial. According to the article, it was filed over 5 years ago. | |||
==The Awesomely Bad Song== | |||
I noted it as You Remind Me of Something. It can be verified here: http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/50_most_awesomely_bad_songs/series_countdown.jhtml | |||
] 19:59, 10 March 2006 (UTC) | |||
:I don't understand. How can that be considered a bad song???!!! It's a great song! What could you possibly criticize? Great Lyrics, Great Music, Great singing? Um, I think those would be good things. | |||
::The vh1 show concerned bad love songs. "Great Lyrics" is a very subjective statement?!? It is a song that you would play at a wedding reception? I think not. | |||
:::See ]. This page is to discuss how to improve the article, such as by sourcing praise and criticism of the artist's work rather than critiquing it ourselves in the article.] (]) 18:32, 24 February 2008 (UTC) | |||
:I LOVE THAT SONG HOW IS IT A BAD SONG ITS IN MY IPOD <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 21:08, 3 July 2011 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
==Bald== | |||
How did he get un-bald. I know in bump and grind that wasn't just a cut. | |||
? Does anyone know?--] 02:01, 2 October 2005 (UTC) | |||
::I know one of you guys has an answer. | |||
::Anyone? | |||
He used rogaine, how else?-Chicken Joey | |||
==Birth year== | |||
I read both 1967 and 1969 as his birth year in various places. Can anyone tell we which is the correct one? - ] 10:55, 25 November 2005 (UTC) | |||
:1967. It says he was 27 at the time of his 1994 marriage on the certificate. --] 09:16, 11 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
::Hmm and it also says Aaliyah was 18 then. It's easy to cheat on these papers, isn't it? ] <sup>]</sup><small>]</small> 16:58, 23 July 2006 (UTC) | |||
==Relative Importance== | |||
http://en.wikipedia.org/Millard_Filmore. I know MF is a dead white cat but RK is of interest only as a tabloid item, without near the importance to music history as say, Ike Turner, http://en.wikipedia.org/Ike_Turner Yet RK gets more space than both combined. Doesn't this show a problem with wikipedia? Edivorce. | |||
No, it doesn't. If people are interested in MF and IT then they'll add information to those pages. Plus[REDACTED] doesn't need to economize on space. | |||
"RK is of interest only as a tabloid item, without near the importance to music history as say, Ike Turner" This ignorant comment should be removed. | |||
:I agree such opinions don't really belong here, although I 100% agree with this particular opinion. However, this is just the talk page -- these conversations will likely eventually be archived and no longer appear at this URL.--] (]) 23:02, 25 May 2008 (UTC) | |||
It appears that R Kelly is suffering some severe Cognitive Dissonance, as can be seen in the song 'Bump N Grind' in which his mind is telling him no..... But his body, his body is telling him yes.... <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 20:55, 26 March 2013 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
For more information on this theory on cognitive dissonance please refer to the article below: | |||
Hope, M.R., & Langley, J.E. (2013). Cognitive Dissonance in popular culture. Journal of social psychology, 49 (3), 123-124 | |||
== No intercourse? == | |||
What tape are they talking about? The one with R Kelly urinating on the girl (which we all know is widely available online) shows him having sex with her like 2 minutes before urinating on her. I want to give the author a chance to defend the comment, though; so I won't edit it myself. Is there another R Kelly tape with him urinating on ANOTHER girl?] 03:02, 15 August 2006 (UTC) | |||
:yah i agree, im sure there was intercourse, but i think it was because you couldnt actually see penis-vagina contact in the video, just there motions. though didnt he also have ] with her?, is that not considered intercourse?--] 23:39, 18 September 2006 (UTC) | |||
In all fairness the word "alleged" and "allegedly" should be used in all references to the videotape since it was ruled in court that he was innocent on all accounts of the charges brought forward against him. ] (]) 11:10, 26 June 2010 (UTC) | |||
==Excellent radio review of 'Trapped in the Closet'== | |||
Very funny review containing all last lines of Trapped in the Closet to give anyone who has not heard it a flavour | |||
http://www2.xfm.co.uk/staticweb/avplayers/vanilla/x_audio.html?&stream=mms://195.173.73.27/xfm2005/audio/adam_&_joe_show_-_r_kelly_lo.wma&end | |||
WHAT PERVERTED SOME OF A BITCH SAID THAT I BELIEVE I CAN FLY IS ABOUT SEX? | |||
One hit and he's "one of the most successful artists of the late 90's?" Totally NPOV. | |||
"In 2004 All of these alagations led to the hit song "Im going to pee on you" Which is one of R kellys best songs. This led to the remix of the song in late 2004" | |||
That has to be vandalism...??? o.O | |||
or sumbody very stupid who cant tell kelly from chappelle...funny though | |||
The typos hurt the credibility of the discussors. | |||
R.K can have with lil black girls. If he had sex with lil white girls there would have been a federal trial. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 15:22, 31 March 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
==Date of birth== | |||
Can someone check out that date of birth...there's no way R. Kelly is just 30 years old...he's much closer to 40...look at the article about his career. ] | |||
== "pied piper of R&B" == | |||
This sounds more like an pundit's jab at Kelly's personal life. It's also the title of an unauthorized biography of R. Kelly. While it deserves to be mentioned, it probably should not be listed in the infobox that he is "also known as" this dubious honorific title, unless we have some sources saying embraces the humor at his expense, and even then I'm not so sure. — ] 02:46, 11 May 2007 (UTC) | |||
Erm.. he refers to himself as this in numerous songs, so I would reason that he embraces the name. ] 02:59, 6 July 2007 (UTC) | |||
^^True. And it fits him perfectly. He knows that his music is for rats and children. | |||
] 16:22, 20 July 2007 (UTC) | |||
>>I Agree that this article should include that R. Kelly is also known as The Pied Piper and self proclaimed King of R&B. <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 11:07, 25 May 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== Is this article a haven for idiots and morons? == | |||
You have a paragraph which begins by chronicling his arrest over child abuse then meanders into how many millions of records he has sold. For God's sake get a brain, cretins. If you're going to protect the page at least have the mentality to clean it up before you do so. | |||
Pages like this prove that Misplaced Pages, and its pedantic 'wannabe editors', is an utter lost cause. ] 17:31, 26 May 2007 (UTC) | |||
I don't think it's a lost cause; it is just recognized that partisans will camp out on an article and skew the consensus. It is still useful as a source. Just be aware that the BS factor will rise when you get to hot-button topics. See the Code Pink article for an example. | |||
To answer your question; yes, I think so. R Kelly is plainly guilty as taped. Like Michael Jackson, the fans don't want to believe that their idol is worthless scum (possibly, some of them identify with him). | |||
== tp2.com == | |||
No direct album/chart/personal history information exists around tp2.com - it just skips from R. to Best Of Both Worlds. What gives? | |||
== Back to the Hood of Things == | |||
Hello, | |||
I just wanted to say that out of all the songs R made why is Back to the Hood of Things on the page. PLEASE pick another one!!! He is not known for that song. Heck most people do not even know that song!!! | |||
Thanks and have a good day. | |||
A True Fan JLK | |||
== r.kelly == | |||
trapped in the cloest chapters 13-22 <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 01:05, 7 March 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
==Redundancy== | |||
This article states at least three times that he still faces 14 charges, as if it were being stated initially, not in reference to a previous mention. This article needs some serious work.] (]) 04:58, 10 April 2008 (UTC) | |||
== Associated Acts == | |||
How is R. Kelly associated with ] and ]? <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 11:03, 25 May 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
==R. Kelly Acquitted== | |||
Updated the Kelly v. Illinois section to reflect the most recent development in his trial. <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 19:20, 13 June 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== death of mother NOT 1997 == | |||
I haven't edited Misplaced Pages before but can someone change the date his mother death to 1993 NOT 1997. | |||
r.kelly did it with kiesha cole also. <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 18:39, 17 July 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== What? == | |||
''"On June 6, 2002, Kelly was indicted on 21 counts of having sexual intercourse with a minor. These were later reduced to soliciting a minor for child pornography, for which he was acquitted on June 13, 2008. named it as the 408th of its top 500 songs of all time."'' | |||
What is this? ] (]) 16:05, 26 August 2008 (UTC) | |||
== music search for a song r kelly song and 2003 or 2004 == | |||
August 10, 2009 | |||
I'am trying to find a song that the artist song and 2004 or 2003 that was on CD recording music which I may not be | |||
spelling this single one song I like that he song the title of this song on this cd which was..Winne with you if you could response back to me please like me know tonight so I could order the Cd online please Thank you <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 08:28, 10 August 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== Seperate the art from the artist == | |||
We should always separate the Art from the Artist! No matter what your thoughts are positive or negative of R. Kelly's personal life, he is arguably one of the greatest living song writers of our time. He writes hit songs not only for himself but for artist ranging from Celine Dion to OJ Da Juiceman, from mainstream to gospel, to classical to pop. Who else other than possibly Dianne Warren is doing that? It is because of his indiscretions, he is really over looked as a relevant and prolific songwriter, accept among his core audience. If you ever go to an R.Kelly concert, his repertoire of songs will amaze you! The bottom line is that no matter what you think of him personally, the man a is a genius at what he does. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 05:11, 17 October 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== vocal type == | |||
{{small|Above undated message substituted from ] by ] (]) 07:39, 17 January 2022 (UTC)}} | |||
since R. Kelly is a singer, his vocal type should be included in the article. (tenor, contralto, baritone, etc) <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 19:14, 19 October 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== awards == | |||
list of awards and achievements. please include them ] (]) 18:52, 26 March 2023 (UTC) | |||
== Instruments == | |||
== Discography == | |||
Which instruments are Kells able to play? The article lists "Vocals, piano, keyboards, auto-tune". He can be seen playing the bass guitar, competently, in this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXR3OqROrY | |||
Why the list of his albums is not shown on the page? ] (]) 09:38, 25 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
:] – because ] exists for this purpose. -- ] '''</sup></span>]] 09:41, 25 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
== Origin == | |||
::ok (?) also ] exists, but the "Discography" section with all his albums is still shown on his main page. I don't get the point of your statement ] (]) 09:52, 25 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
:::] – it was clearly explained a detailed discography is lacking from this article likely because it has been ] into its own (there is a {{tl|main}} hatnote below §Musical career header linking to that). Evidently, contributors to this particular article do not deem it necessary to have one. If you disagree, you've 3 courses of action: deal with it, and do nothing; ''']''' and ]; or engage in a lengthy, drawn out discussion to gain ] on inclusion of this material. | |||
:::Regarding Michael Jackson: Generally, just because ] on the wiki, those local decisions typically have little bearing upon actions taken elsewhere. Happy Trails! -- ] '''</sup></span>]] 03:53, 26 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
== Infobox image 2 == | |||
Someone changed his origin to "your moms ass". I don't know enough about R. Kelly to supply the actual information, but I did edit it, so there's now a blank space. Can someone fix it for real? ] (]) 22:35, 13 March 2010 (UTC) | |||
Per various discussions at WP, I am moving the "mugshot" image of subject to the more appropriate section that it accompanies: . To place such an image in the infobox is too specific for representation of the subject for a non-specific description. I have placed a {{tl|Photo requested}} at the top of this Talk Page requesting a neutral free-image of the BLP. If any editor of this page finds and uploads an image that fulfills those requirements for the infobox image, the template can be removed. This is in keeping with articles at WP similar to ] that has a NPOV non-specific image for the infobox and specific images for appropriate accompanying sections throughout the article. Including the "mug shot" in the section. Thanks. ] (]) 23:27, 7 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
== Make His Categories Like Jay-Z's, Michael Jackson, etc. == | |||
:There are now 2 mugshot photos of Kelly on Wikimedia Commons. The one you moved out of the infobox, and R. Kelly 2002 Mugshot.jpg, which is a mugshot from a year earlier. If there are 2 mugshots of Kelly, and one of them isn’t seeing use on his article, then why not put the 2002 one into his infobox? ] (]) 21:37, 20 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
Were the singles are organised, it's a mess he has to many so can someone please make them like other artist and succesful as R. Kelly have? It will look like this | |||
::Consensus has been not to put a "mugshot" in the infobox for a BLP. This is a "non-specifc" and not originally notable for inclusion. A different mugshot is still a mugshot. The mugshot in the article accommodates the appropriate content. In additional, this is ''undue weight'' to a particular subtopic in the article. Find an image representative of the subject in keeping with ]. Just because two mugshots have been uploaded to WikiCommons, doesn't mean they need to be used. "...then why not put the 2002 one into his infobox?" This is not a valid argument. Find a more neutral, representative image of Kelley and upload it to WikiCommons. Otherwise, per MOS: "Lead images are not required, and not having a lead image may be the best solution if there is no easy representation of the topic." ] (]) 16:02, 21 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
12 Play- Bump & Grind, Your Bodys Calling, It Seems Like Your Ready, Sex Me | |||
:::This is inconsistent. On other pages, like ], and ], their mugshot is used in the infobox instead of it being placed into the corresponding part of their articles. Is this just an issue that needs fixing, or is there no consensis? | |||
R. Kelly- You Remind Me, Down Low, I Can't Sleep Baby, Thank God It's Friday | |||
::::<small>@] It is not "inconsistent". They should not be there either. XXXTentacion was "an American rapper and singer-songwriter" and YNW Melly is known as an "American rapper and singer from Gifford, Florida". XXXTentacion does not even have any mention of "criminal conviction" in their infobox and a mugshot should not be placed there. Regardless, per WP policy: ''Images of living persons should not be used out of context to present a person in a false or disparaging light. This is particularly important for police booking photographs (mugshots)''. The fact that recognized convicted career criminals here at WP do not have mugshots as their infobox image, but "rappers" seem to attract such images, only goes to prove that it is the type of visiting editors that seem to sensationalize the image. This is not a reason for inclusion. There are other images on Wiki Commons of both rappers that can be uploaded.</small> ] (]) 15:59, 12 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
R.- I'm Your Angel, Half On A Baby, Home Alone, Did You Ever Think, If I Could Turn Back The Hands, Only The Loot Can Make Me Happy | |||
TP2.com- I Wish, Feeling On Your Booty, A Womans Threat, The Storm Is Over, Fiesta (remix) | |||
Chocolate Factory- Snake, Ignition (Remix), Step In The Name Of Love | |||
Happy People/U Saved Me- Happy People, U Saved Me | |||
TP3 Reloaded- Trapped In The Clostet, In The Kitchen, Playa's Only, Slow Wind, Burn It Up | |||
Double Up- I'm a Flirt (remix), Same Girl | |||
Untitled- Number One, Echo <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 18:14, 29 September 2010 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
:::Also, your example of O. J. Simpson doesn’t apply to this situation. Simpson has many images of him besides of his mugshots. Kelly only has 2 mugshots of him, and one of them aren’t even being used on his article. ] (]) 22:20, 21 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
== "Ballad Musicians" == | |||
::::??? There are thousands and thousands of images on Wikicommons. Many of those images are not being used. BLP and deceased subjects have multiple images uploaded; that doesn't mean all of them are used on their article page (nor should they be). They can be used on several different, completely separate pages. The fact that O.J. Simpson has multiple images on his pages is because editors have uploaded images of him. Unfortunately, there only seems to be 2 mugshots of R. Kelly uploaded. That does not in any way warrant use of both of them in an article; especially in the infobox. Just because an image is on WikiCommons, doesn't mean it needs to be used. Are you actually saying if there were 12 mugshot photos of R. Kelly that they should all be used in his article simply because they exist? Once again, find a more representing image of R. Kelly that is in keeping with an Infobox image for a BLP - American singer, songwriter, record producer. I have placed a request tag on this Talk Page for a better image. As for the other articles, they are low on images to begin with, and mugshots are public domain. Editors get lazy and do not try and find appropriate images for BLPs. YNW Melly's mugshot should accompany: . ] (]) 00:49, 23 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
I believe R. Kelly should be under this list, being that he is somewhat notorious for writing Pop, R&B and Gospel ballads. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 08:18, 4 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
:@]: Could you please cite the "various discussions" you're referring to? Thanks. <span style="font-family:courier"> -- ]</span><sup class="nowrap">[]]</sup> <small>(])</small> 06:05, 28 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
::@] For starters, please refer to the discussion above dated 2022: . Thanks. ] (]) 15:48, 12 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Why isn't the wording consistent with Ian Watkins? == | |||
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No singles are on there like the others. a template called r. kelly singles discography or something isnt on the page so it might not exist so in that case singles are supposed to be added on the r. kelly template <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 09:26, 10 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
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Shouldn't the order be consistent in both cases? Why are the crimes emphasized on Ian Watkin's case but not here? | |||
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I'm asking this on both talk pages, why does R. Kelly get a different treatment on wikipedia? ] (]) 02:34, 24 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
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:I'm very new to this editing game (nay, editing in a meaningful way) but I *think* the rule of thumb is to put profession(s) first because criminal status is not an occupation. I agree it should be consistent though. It should be "musician, offender" for Watkins in the same order as Kelly's. ] (]) 17:07, 14 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
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::@] I agree. Both pages and BLPs are exactly the same. There is no difference between Kelly and Watkins. Sex-offender is a "non-specific". Plain and simple. Watkins and Kelly originally had an article created here at WP for their notability in the music industry; not because of their current crimes. No matter what editors (on the Watkins Talk Page) says about "Other Content". (I have written there, too) ] (]) 00:34, 15 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
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== If a mugshot is the only image we can find, it should be used == | |||
== Birth Date == | |||
I see nothing wrong with using a mugshot of someone alive if we are unable to attain any other image of a person. <b>]</b> <small>(])</small> 22:04, 11 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
The article says 1967, and the sidebar says 1969? <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 02:09, 30 January 2012 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
* Again, R. Kelly is one of the most highly recognized, commercialized and publicized musicians in his field and has been since 1989. A simple "R Kelly image" Google search renders over 350 million hits. The fact that this page is edited by those who continually upload images that are not in the public domain (which are then deleted at Wiki Commons) or only use the mugshot due to a , is not a good enough reason. His "crime" image should be accompanied in the section within the article per MS WP policy. There are literally thousands of images that can be accessed on the internet of R Kelly i.e. , , etc. Even taking a snapshot of the Gayle King interview from YouTube is allowed when uploaded to Wiki Commons correctly. There actually was an approved image of Kelly that is on Wiki Commons now (see below), but was replaced with the mugshot. This proves that there are images out there to be uploaded to WP, but there will always be editors visiting this page that will seek to sensationalize and glamourize the incarceration of R Kelly by continually placing the mugshot in the infobox; which his criminal status is not contained with "years active" but is a non-specific. Please refer to the discussion above dated 2022: . It was decided: ''not'' to include the mugshot as the infobox image per WP policy guidelines. Thanks. ] (]) 15:40, 12 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
*:Unless there's a clear rationale for incorporating a relevant, high-quality, and unbiased image, it's preferable not to include one. Such additions could be perceived as sensational or biased, undermining the credibility and objectivity of the article. It's evident that these edits are part of a broader trend of "shock edits," necessitating increased scrutiny and oversight. ] (]) 08:47, 13 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
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Do any other people think that we go into a bit too much detail about the allegations in this section? Given that most of the charges were dropped and he was acquitted of the ones that went to trial, I think saying so much about it verges on violating ]. This section should be cut back to a few sentences at most. ] (]) 02:14, 17 April 2012 (UTC) | |||
== Added 2003 mugshot to thumb gallery, Review == | |||
:I think the length is justified, but I've edited it to mention right at the start (and in the title) that it ends in aquittal. ] (]) 03:53, 12 December 2013 (UTC) | |||
:Actually, the second paragraph is too verbose. It could be about half its current length. All the refs should be kept but it's not necessary to list the reasons for each delay. Fixing this is on my mental todo list but it's not a job for today. ] (]) 12:46, 16 December 2013 (UTC) | |||
My recent edit (), I have added the 2003 mugshot of that monster on the thumb gallery next to the 2002 one. Review and respond if you think it was okay or not. I don't think I did a good job on this. ] 🙂 <span style="font-size:85%;">(] / ])</span> 00:24, 19 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Aaliyah? == | |||
:One mugshot for this section is sufficient. Two is excessive and unnecessary. It needs to be removed. ] (]) 12:30, 19 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
:The edits without justification need to stop. This is vandalism. We shouldn't have editors referring to a human being as a "monster."] (]) 09:20, 23 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
::{{ping|Averykins}} My apologies. It was never any intention to vandalize nor justify what I edited by calling names on people. I was just angry about the certain person. I should be better as a user here on WP. ] 🙂 <span style="font-size:85%;">(] / ])</span> 02:38, 25 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Mugshot images == | |||
why is there no mention of R. Kelly's secret marriage to Aaliyah? <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 01:10, 9 May 2012 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
The only entries that seem to be happening at this article is the ongoing addition of mugshots by unregistered and even registered editors. It is now becoming not only ] but almost ] considering the amount of consensus and discussion here at the Talk Page. I vote we request a semi-protection for the page since there is no significant contributing editing going on presently. ] (]) 00:26, 26 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
:Its not vandalism to depict a criminal as a criminal. Two pictures isnt excessive at all --] (]) 01:06, 26 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
::It becomes vandalism when ] is reached both in the history of reverted edits on the article page and Talk Page discussions that continually state otherwise to not include a mugshot in the infobox per WP policy and to only have one image to support the specified article content. Multiple images depicting the same content is the very definition of "excessive". Please supply WP policy and guidelines to support your personal beliefs. ] (]) 02:03, 26 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Split? == | |||
{{Discussion top|result=The consensus was to split the article, which I will start doing now. ] ] 14:35, 13 April 2024 (UTC)}} | |||
The current prose contains over 10k words, and per ] that means the contents should probably be split. I propose splitting the "Child sexual abuse and court cases" section to another article, similar to the vein of ], because that section covers about half the article (4672 words) right now. ] ] 03:10, 2 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:{{ping|Spinixster}} I contend to it. Yes, I do agree that the entire section on the R. Kelly article is definitely a candidate for a separate page. As much as it is serious, it is more knowledgeable to make it into a split. ] 🙂 <span style="font-size:85%;">(] / ])</span> 03:46, 2 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Please remove a poorly cited statement == | |||
::Agreed. It is notable as a stand-alone subject and has enough - if not more - present day coverage on the BLP (and will) for the foreseeable future. ] (]) 13:33, 2 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
{{Edit semi-protected|answered=yes}} | |||
:::I made a draft already - ]. ] 🙂 <span style="font-size:85%;">(] / ])</span> 17:00, 2 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Under the Legal Issues section, it contains the following sentence: | |||
:'''Comment''': In keeping with ] as a model WP article on this subject for BLPs, ''please'' let's not carry the on-going argument already discussed here regarding the infamous mugshot. It has already reached consensus that mugshots are not in keeping with WP policy and certainly not for infobox image use. At the very least, use public domain images that include the BLP and his legal team or (inside / outside) court appearances. Thank you. ] (]) 21:42, 2 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
"Officers found an unusual amount of commercially manufactured and distributed adult porn in a room." | |||
::I have uploaded a FREE TO SHARE image of R Kelly arriving at court in 2008 and placed it as the lede image and relocated the 2003 mugshot in the appropriate section. The caption was "understood" as mugshots can only be taken after someone's arrest, the BLP is noted and "circa" is not applicable. ] (]) 22:15, 2 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:::Thanks for the help. Appreciate it. ] 🙂 <span style="font-size:85%;">(] / ])</span> 06:44, 3 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:I support the split. The child abuse section takes about 47% of the article's length. It's not the only thing R. Kelly is known for. ] | ] 01:08, 3 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Initially, I found that statement strange. An "unusual amount?" What is a "usual" amount? I was going to reword it to say "Officers found other commercially manufactured adult porn in the house," but I decided to follow the citation and see what EXACTLY it said. As it turns out, it said nothing. That is, at no point in the cited article supporting that sentence was ANY mention made of commercial or other adult pornography being found at the house. | |||
:'''Support''' splitting, the child sexual abuse cases are a huge, notable topic in their own right. ] (]) 02:53, 4 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''Support''' split. ] (]) 01:06, 5 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''Support'''. The timeline of the topic/cases is so extensive that it warrants its own page. ] (]) 04:18, 11 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''Support''' split. ] (]) 13:03, 13 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''Support''' Definitely way too long, per the suggestion on the page that articles of this length should "Almost certainly should be divided or trimmed." ] (he/him • ]) 23:07, 13 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''Support''' split. per length and above ] <sup>]</sup> 19:47, 20 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''Support''' His child abuse cases and conviction are definitely notable enough to warrant an article of their own. --] (]) 16:49, 30 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:SUPPORT split. Regardless of our transgressions, we still remain humans, who should be allowed to be treated as such, with the retention dignity. Additionally, his crimes do not erase the work he has done and his contribution to music. These two things should be treated separately ] (]) 13:48, 13 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
{{discussion bottom}} | |||
On those grounds, I would like to have the sentence removed. Please leave the citation, as it is used for other sentences in the page; just remove the sentence I quoted above. I would just do it myself, but the page is semi-protected. | |||
== Image options == | |||
Thanks. | |||
<gallery mode=packed heights=165> | |||
] (]) 06:06, 28 July 2013 (UTC) | |||
R. Kelly in 2017.png|2017 (A), ''current'' | |||
:] '''Done'''<!-- Template:ESp -->. The ref didn't actually support the other sentence it was used for either, but I was able to replace that with a different reference. ] (]) 21:22, 17 August 2013 (UTC) | |||
R. Kelly in 2017 02.png|2017 (B) | |||
R. Kelly in 2017 03.png|2017 (C) | |||
R. Kelly Performing 2011.png|2011 (D) | |||
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Took two screenshots from the same video (A) came from. My preference is (C), where though it's lower resolution his face is less obscured, but (B) would also be an improvement on the low angle of (A). The video seems to be credibly licensed. ] (] | ]) 02:40, 4 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:'''B''' seems like the best option due to looking more professional with a plain background and better lighting of the subject’s face ] (]) 02:55, 4 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Proposed topic - History of Statutory Rape-Related Civil Lawsuits == | |||
:I support '''B''' as well. It's a clearer image compared to A, while C doesn't focus much on the subject. ] ] 14:17, 4 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:B is better, less distracting background, better framing. ] (]) 01:04, 5 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
:Really not a fan of A, as it doesn't really look like him. The fourth photo is closest to how he appeared in public during his last rounds with the media. Image B is better than image A, but Image C is more accurate in representing his appearance. | |||
:We can do much better than this. Much of his promotional photos seem to be usable. ] (]) 03:00, 16 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
::@] For an image to be used on Misplaced Pages for a living person, it must be a ''free'' image, that anyone can reuse for any purpose. His promotional images are not free. ] (]) 09:20, 17 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
== See also section == | |||
History of Statutory Rape-Related Civil Lawsuits | |||
Why is Ian Watkins alone linked in the see also section? Makes little sense to include him there but also not include any other prolific offenders. Either include others, or take Watkins out. | |||
From the early 1990's until the late 2000's, dozens of lawsuits and related documents, such as affidavits, were filed against Kelly for his alleged engagement in inappropriate sexual relationships with children between the ages of thirteen and sixteen years old. One such suit alleges that R. Kelly recruited girls from Chicago high school Kenwood Academy to have group and individual sex with him, paying them with for the acts with athletic shoes. The suit came to light after one such young girl attempted suicide. Another suit alleges that Kelly forced a young girl into an abortion having begun an inappropriate sexual relationship with her on the night of her prom. Multiple videotapes emerged during this period in association with these accusations. Nevertheless, most of the lawsuits were settled outside of court. As a result, Kelly has never seen trial in a civil or criminal court for sexual assault of a minor. | |||
] (]) 02:17, 31 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Semi-protected edit request on 14 April 2024 == | |||
Hopper, Jessica (16 December 2013). "Read the "stomach-churning" sexual assault accusations against R. Kelly in full". The Village Voice (New York). | |||
{{edit semi-protected|R. Kelly|answered=yes}} | |||
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I would like to provide updated information on Kelly's legal issues after having requested to overturn convictions ] (]) 11:05, 14 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
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== Repeatedly removing stage name/professional name without talk or real reasons == | |||
== Add short summary of legal proceedings to Lead section == | |||
99% of searches for R. Kelly are for "R. Kelly" but the editors of this page have repeatedly removed this information from the page, as if it weren't already the title of the page. | |||
WP:LEAD and WP:BLP state that lead sections should be: notable, neutral, and include "controversy" with appropriate historical weight. | |||
Removing the mentions of "R. Kelly" are pointless, and at best risk mistaken identity. People should know that this is R. Kelly. Nobody's really heard of "Robert Sylvester Kelly" and if it was TRULY "unnecessary" to include "R. Kelly" as his professional name, then it wouldn't be the name of the title. | |||
Proposing to add the following as a 4th lead paragraph: | |||
It's an accurate statement of fact and it's how he's identified himself for his entire life. I'm quite confused by all the removals. Many edits on this page seem to be driven by spite and malice and I find it disturbing. Kelly's photograph is routinely replaced by a mugshot from 2002 with reasons such as "it seems like itd be appropriate". | |||
Kelly is also well-known for his acquittal in a high-profile child pornography trial and civil suits alleging sex with a minor. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4563809.html | |||
The last person to erase R. Kelly from the document's reason was that "you can't have a professional name that has an initial and your last name, because that's something else - an abbreviation." This is pedantry and it's ruining the article. Can we do better please? ] (]) 04:11, 16 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
This meets all of the aforementioned criteria for BLP and LEAD and is a necessary part of Kelly's public and historical life story. Many people know Kelly not for his music at all, but rather for his high-profile trial and related court settlements. A good analogy would be O.J. Simpson's Misplaced Pages entry, which follows the same logic in mentioning his legal proceedings, as many people know him for those and not for his impressive football career. | |||
== Blurry infobox image == | |||
"Allegations of statutory rape," though a legally-sound and factually-based description, has raised some concerns, so because not all states use that terminology, it has been replaced with "civil suits alleging sex with a minor." | |||
Why is an extremely blurry image being used for the infobox when a higher quality mugshot is available to use? ] (]) 16:33, 17 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
] (]) 05:25, 20 December 2013 (UTC) | |||
:Because a mugshot implements a smaller narrative than the bigger picture provided in the article ] (]) 22:13, 29 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
::] says hi. If a mugshot is the best quality picture available to use, then it should be used. It's a lot more preferable to using a blurry picture. --] (]) 06:32, 30 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
=='2014-present'== | |||
That subheading doesn't make sense. ] (]) 23:10, 21 December 2013 (UTC) | |||
:I agree, and have changed the title of this section to 'Future projects'. ] (]) 23:32, 21 December 2013 (UTC) | |||
::I'd remove the section and document those things if/when they happen rather than listing predictions for the future. Saying "''I plan to do X''" or "''Ms. Y is interested in doing something with me''" isn't notable enough to get a place in an encyclopedia. ] (]) 15:59, 2 January 2014 (UTC) | |||
== Mugshot == | |||
== R. Kelly himself was abused as a child == | |||
Outrageously biased a primary identifying image of a BLP best known as a musician is a ''criminal mugshot''. Sure, he is also a criminal but he is best known as a musician. There are lots of musicians/actors etc who are also criminals. This is not "Crimeapedia". It's only one aspect of his varied life. That mugshot is from 2002, which is like 22 years ago. There are more recent picture, which show him as a musician. -- ]] 18:55, 2 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
this certainly doesn't excuse him, but it's vital in empathizing with him. | |||
] - there is ''no consensus'' for the mugshot in the infobox. It's misleading to portray him primarily as a criminal. Multiple editors have reverted you. You don't have consensus. You have been reverted by: {{ping|Aoi|GreenC|Swinub}}. -- ]] 19:13, 2 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
see - http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2012/06/r_kelly_childhood_abuse_new_book_soulacoaster_reveals_all.html | |||
:Having a picture of him as a musician isn't the issue, it's the fact the images are quite blurry and low quality. Hopefully a higher quality musician image is available to use someday. --] (]) 05:52, 3 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
::Thank you. It looked like an FBI wanted poster. We have options now. They are video screen caps from a free video, anyone can generate more screen caps. -- ]] 14:48, 3 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
== Supreme Court rejects R. Kelly’s appeal of federal sex crimes conviction == | |||
he's also mentioned this in live interviews etc. | |||
Update the Sexual Abuse Allegations section to reflect the Supreme Court's decision to reject R. Kelly's appeal. ] (]) 02:47, 13 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
it needs to be included <small><span class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 16:18, 7 March 2014 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
== Semi-protected edit request on 4 January 2025 == | |||
== legal issues == | |||
{{edit semi-protected|R. Kelly|answered=yes}} | |||
I've repeatedly attempted to illustrate the arrest of Sylvester in Florida on child pornography charges by using a ] image taken by the State of ], yet editor {{U|Wearypoet}} has repeatedly removed the image using a baseless claim of "copyright infringement" as their original rationale, and now claims "trolling". I've stated to Wearypoet that if they believe the image to be infringing then it should be nominated for deletion (which has not been done, because it isn't). It should be noted that Poet's previous edits to this section are largely attempts at content removal or censorship which have been reverted by other editors. So, I will simply ask: {{ping|Wearypoet}} what is your '''''specific objection''''' to inclusion of this image, and the policy rationale for your content removal? -- ] '''</sup></span>]] 19:44, 2 September 2014 (UTC) | |||
i would like to change the image used for the page as i have an archive full of good images and the one used is blurry and i have a picture that is more defining of him. ] (]) 20:47, 4 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
:{{not done for now}}:<!-- Template:ESp --> check out ], follow the instructions there on uploading an appropriate image, and reopen this request then ] (]) 21:01, 4 January 2025 (UTC) |
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awards
list of awards and achievements. please include them 41.222.181.56 (talk) 18:52, 26 March 2023 (UTC)
Discography
Why the list of his albums is not shown on the page? Salami Bowling Strikes (talk) 09:38, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
- @Salami Bowling Strikes – because R. Kelly discography exists for this purpose. -- dsprc 09:41, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
- ok (?) also Michael Jackson albums discography exists, but the "Discography" section with all his albums is still shown on his main page. I don't get the point of your statement Salami Bowling Strikes (talk) 09:52, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
- @Salami Bowling Strikes – it was clearly explained a detailed discography is lacking from this article likely because it has been split off into its own (there is a {{main}} hatnote below §Musical career header linking to that). Evidently, contributors to this particular article do not deem it necessary to have one. If you disagree, you've 3 courses of action: deal with it, and do nothing; be bold and do it yourself; or engage in a lengthy, drawn out discussion to gain consensus on inclusion of this material.
- Regarding Michael Jackson: Generally, just because other shit exists on the wiki, those local decisions typically have little bearing upon actions taken elsewhere. Happy Trails! -- dsprc 03:53, 26 August 2023 (UTC)
- ok (?) also Michael Jackson albums discography exists, but the "Discography" section with all his albums is still shown on his main page. I don't get the point of your statement Salami Bowling Strikes (talk) 09:52, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
Infobox image 2
Per various discussions at WP, I am moving the "mugshot" image of subject to the more appropriate section that it accompanies: Child sexual abuse and court cases. To place such an image in the infobox is too specific for representation of the subject for a non-specific description. I have placed a {{Photo requested}} at the top of this Talk Page requesting a neutral free-image of the BLP. If any editor of this page finds and uploads an image that fulfills those requirements for the infobox image, the template can be removed. This is in keeping with articles at WP similar to O. J. Simpson that has a NPOV non-specific image for the infobox and specific images for appropriate accompanying sections throughout the article. Including the "mug shot" in the Legal history section. Thanks. Maineartists (talk) 23:27, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
- There are now 2 mugshot photos of Kelly on Wikimedia Commons. The one you moved out of the infobox, and R. Kelly 2002 Mugshot.jpg, which is a mugshot from a year earlier. If there are 2 mugshots of Kelly, and one of them isn’t seeing use on his article, then why not put the 2002 one into his infobox? Roasted (talk) 21:37, 20 January 2024 (UTC)
- Consensus has been not to put a "mugshot" in the infobox for a BLP. This is a "non-specifc" and not originally notable for inclusion. A different mugshot is still a mugshot. The mugshot in the article accommodates the appropriate content. In additional, this is undue weight to a particular subtopic in the article. Find an image representative of the subject in keeping with MOS:IMAGELEAD. Just because two mugshots have been uploaded to WikiCommons, doesn't mean they need to be used. "...then why not put the 2002 one into his infobox?" This is not a valid argument. Find a more neutral, representative image of Kelley and upload it to WikiCommons. Otherwise, per MOS: "Lead images are not required, and not having a lead image may be the best solution if there is no easy representation of the topic." Maineartists (talk) 16:02, 21 January 2024 (UTC)
- This is inconsistent. On other pages, like XXXTentacion, and YNW Melly, their mugshot is used in the infobox instead of it being placed into the corresponding part of their articles. Is this just an issue that needs fixing, or is there no consensis?
- @Roasted It is not "inconsistent". They should not be there either. XXXTentacion was "an American rapper and singer-songwriter" and YNW Melly is known as an "American rapper and singer from Gifford, Florida". XXXTentacion does not even have any mention of "criminal conviction" in their infobox and a mugshot should not be placed there. Regardless, per WP policy: Images of living persons should not be used out of context to present a person in a false or disparaging light. This is particularly important for police booking photographs (mugshots). The fact that recognized convicted career criminals here at WP do not have mugshots as their infobox image, but "rappers" seem to attract such images, only goes to prove that it is the type of visiting editors that seem to sensationalize the image. This is not a reason for inclusion. There are other images on Wiki Commons of both rappers that can be uploaded. Maineartists (talk) 15:59, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
- This is inconsistent. On other pages, like XXXTentacion, and YNW Melly, their mugshot is used in the infobox instead of it being placed into the corresponding part of their articles. Is this just an issue that needs fixing, or is there no consensis?
- Consensus has been not to put a "mugshot" in the infobox for a BLP. This is a "non-specifc" and not originally notable for inclusion. A different mugshot is still a mugshot. The mugshot in the article accommodates the appropriate content. In additional, this is undue weight to a particular subtopic in the article. Find an image representative of the subject in keeping with MOS:IMAGELEAD. Just because two mugshots have been uploaded to WikiCommons, doesn't mean they need to be used. "...then why not put the 2002 one into his infobox?" This is not a valid argument. Find a more neutral, representative image of Kelley and upload it to WikiCommons. Otherwise, per MOS: "Lead images are not required, and not having a lead image may be the best solution if there is no easy representation of the topic." Maineartists (talk) 16:02, 21 January 2024 (UTC)
- Also, your example of O. J. Simpson doesn’t apply to this situation. Simpson has many images of him besides of his mugshots. Kelly only has 2 mugshots of him, and one of them aren’t even being used on his article. Roasted (talk) 22:20, 21 January 2024 (UTC)
- ??? There are thousands and thousands of images on Wikicommons. Many of those images are not being used. BLP and deceased subjects have multiple images uploaded; that doesn't mean all of them are used on their article page (nor should they be). They can be used on several different, completely separate pages. The fact that O.J. Simpson has multiple images on his pages is because editors have uploaded images of him. Unfortunately, there only seems to be 2 mugshots of R. Kelly uploaded. That does not in any way warrant use of both of them in an article; especially in the infobox. Just because an image is on WikiCommons, doesn't mean it needs to be used. Are you actually saying if there were 12 mugshot photos of R. Kelly that they should all be used in his article simply because they exist? Once again, find a more representing image of R. Kelly that is in keeping with an Infobox image for a BLP - American singer, songwriter, record producer. I have placed a request tag on this Talk Page for a better image. As for the other articles, they are low on images to begin with, and mugshots are public domain. Editors get lazy and do not try and find appropriate images for BLPs. YNW Melly's mugshot should accompany: 2019–present: Possession of marijuana and double homicide section. Maineartists (talk) 00:49, 23 January 2024 (UTC)
- @Maineartists: Could you please cite the "various discussions" you're referring to? Thanks. -- Tamzin (they|xe) 06:05, 28 January 2024 (UTC)
- @Tamzin For starters, please refer to the discussion above dated 2022: . Thanks. Maineartists (talk) 15:48, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
Why isn't the wording consistent with Ian Watkins?
From both pages:
Ian David Karslake Watkins (born 30 July 1977) is a Welsh convicted child sex offender and former musician.
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and convicted child sex offender.
Shouldn't the order be consistent in both cases? Why are the crimes emphasized on Ian Watkin's case but not here? I'm asking this on both talk pages, why does R. Kelly get a different treatment on wikipedia? Koczwy (talk) 02:34, 24 December 2023 (UTC)
- I'm very new to this editing game (nay, editing in a meaningful way) but I *think* the rule of thumb is to put profession(s) first because criminal status is not an occupation. I agree it should be consistent though. It should be "musician, offender" for Watkins in the same order as Kelly's. Shamus248 (talk) 17:07, 14 January 2024 (UTC)
- @Koczwy I agree. Both pages and BLPs are exactly the same. There is no difference between Kelly and Watkins. Sex-offender is a "non-specific". Plain and simple. Watkins and Kelly originally had an article created here at WP for their notability in the music industry; not because of their current crimes. No matter what editors (on the Watkins Talk Page) says about "Other Content". (I have written there, too) Maineartists (talk) 00:34, 15 January 2024 (UTC)
If a mugshot is the only image we can find, it should be used
I see nothing wrong with using a mugshot of someone alive if we are unable to attain any other image of a person. Kingturtle = (talk) 22:04, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
- Again, R. Kelly is one of the most highly recognized, commercialized and publicized musicians in his field and has been since 1989. A simple "R Kelly image" Google search renders over 350 million hits. The fact that this page is edited by those who continually upload images that are not in the public domain (which are then deleted at Wiki Commons) or only use the mugshot due to a "I think his 2019 mugshot is a perfect candidate for an infobox photo", is not a good enough reason. His "crime" image should be accompanied in the section within the article per MS WP policy. There are literally thousands of images that can be accessed on the internet of R Kelly i.e. dreamstime stock photo images, deposit royalty free photo images, etc. Even taking a snapshot of the Gayle King interview from YouTube is allowed when uploaded to Wiki Commons correctly. There actually was an approved image of Kelly that is on Wiki Commons now (see below), but was replaced with the mugshot. This proves that there are images out there to be uploaded to WP, but there will always be editors visiting this page that will seek to sensationalize and glamourize the incarceration of R Kelly by continually placing the mugshot in the infobox; which his criminal status is not contained with "years active" but is a non-specific. Please refer to the discussion above dated 2022: . It was decided: not to include the mugshot as the infobox image per WP policy guidelines. Thanks. Maineartists (talk) 15:40, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
- Unless there's a clear rationale for incorporating a relevant, high-quality, and unbiased image, it's preferable not to include one. Such additions could be perceived as sensational or biased, undermining the credibility and objectivity of the article. It's evident that these edits are part of a broader trend of "shock edits," necessitating increased scrutiny and oversight. Averykins (talk) 08:47, 13 February 2024 (UTC)
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- Standardized Presentation: We should maintain a consistent standard for presenting legal charges and convictions across all relevant articles. This includes avoiding the use of mugshots as primary photos and instead opting for more neutral images.
- Balanced Approach: While it is essential to include relevant legal details, we should exercise care in presenting them. The details of legal cases are often more widely known than an individual’s career achievements. Editors proposing changes should provide justifications, and any alterations made solely for emotional satisfaction or vigilante justice should be treated as vandalism.
- Compassion and Sensitivity: We must recognize that criminal details, convictions, or witness testimonies can be distressing, especially in cases related to sexual abuse. Our responsibility is to inform without causing harm to victims or perpetuating sensationalism.
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Added 2003 mugshot to thumb gallery, Review
My recent edit (here), I have added the 2003 mugshot of that monster on the thumb gallery next to the 2002 one. Review and respond if you think it was okay or not. I don't think I did a good job on this. Darrion "Beans" Brown 🙂 (my talk page / my sandbox) 00:24, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
- One mugshot for this section is sufficient. Two is excessive and unnecessary. It needs to be removed. Maineartists (talk) 12:30, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
- The edits without justification need to stop. This is vandalism. We shouldn't have editors referring to a human being as a "monster."Averykins (talk) 09:20, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
- @Averykins: My apologies. It was never any intention to vandalize nor justify what I edited by calling names on people. I was just angry about the certain person. I should be better as a user here on WP. Darrion "Beans" Brown 🙂 (my talk page / my sandbox) 02:38, 25 February 2024 (UTC)
Mugshot images
The only entries that seem to be happening at this article is the ongoing addition of mugshots by unregistered and even registered editors. It is now becoming not only WP:DISRUPTIVE but almost WP:VANDAL considering the amount of consensus and discussion here at the Talk Page. I vote we request a semi-protection for the page since there is no significant contributing editing going on presently. Maineartists (talk) 00:26, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
- Its not vandalism to depict a criminal as a criminal. Two pictures isnt excessive at all --FMSky (talk) 01:06, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
- It becomes vandalism when WP:CONS is reached both in the history of reverted edits on the article page and Talk Page discussions that continually state otherwise to not include a mugshot in the infobox per WP policy and to only have one image to support the specified article content. Multiple images depicting the same content is the very definition of "excessive". Please supply WP policy and guidelines to support your personal beliefs. Maineartists (talk) 02:03, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
Split?
- The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section. A summary of the conclusions reached follows.
- The consensus was to split the article, which I will start doing now. Spinixster (trout me!) 14:35, 13 April 2024 (UTC)
The current prose contains over 10k words, and per WP:SPLITSIZE that means the contents should probably be split. I propose splitting the "Child sexual abuse and court cases" section to another article, similar to the vein of Bill Cosby sexual assault cases, because that section covers about half the article (4672 words) right now. Spinixster (chat!) 03:10, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- @Spinixster: I contend to it. Yes, I do agree that the entire section on the R. Kelly article is definitely a candidate for a separate page. As much as it is serious, it is more knowledgeable to make it into a split. Darrion "Beans" Brown 🙂 (my talk page / my sandbox) 03:46, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- Agreed. It is notable as a stand-alone subject and has enough - if not more - present day coverage on the BLP (and will) for the foreseeable future. Maineartists (talk) 13:33, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- I made a draft already - right here. Darrion "Beans" Brown 🙂 (my talk page / my sandbox) 17:00, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- Agreed. It is notable as a stand-alone subject and has enough - if not more - present day coverage on the BLP (and will) for the foreseeable future. Maineartists (talk) 13:33, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: In keeping with Bill Cosby sexual assault cases as a model WP article on this subject for BLPs, please let's not carry the on-going argument already discussed here regarding the infamous mugshot. It has already reached consensus that mugshots are not in keeping with WP policy and certainly not for infobox image use. At the very least, use public domain images that include the BLP and his legal team or (inside / outside) court appearances. Thank you. Maineartists (talk) 21:42, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- I have uploaded a FREE TO SHARE image of R Kelly arriving at court in 2008 and placed it as the lede image and relocated the 2003 mugshot in the appropriate section. The caption was "understood" as mugshots can only be taken after someone's arrest, the BLP is noted and "circa" is not applicable. Maineartists (talk) 22:15, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks for the help. Appreciate it. Darrion "Beans" Brown 🙂 (my talk page / my sandbox) 06:44, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
- I have uploaded a FREE TO SHARE image of R Kelly arriving at court in 2008 and placed it as the lede image and relocated the 2003 mugshot in the appropriate section. The caption was "understood" as mugshots can only be taken after someone's arrest, the BLP is noted and "circa" is not applicable. Maineartists (talk) 22:15, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
- I support the split. The child abuse section takes about 47% of the article's length. It's not the only thing R. Kelly is known for. JIP | Talk 01:08, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support splitting, the child sexual abuse cases are a huge, notable topic in their own right. Dronebogus (talk) 02:53, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support split. PARAKANYAA (talk) 01:06, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support. The timeline of the topic/cases is so extensive that it warrants its own page. Trainsskyscrapers (talk) 04:18, 11 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support split. Frankoceanreal (talk) 13:03, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support Definitely way too long, per the suggestion on the page that articles of this length should "Almost certainly should be divided or trimmed." HadesTTW (he/him • talk) 23:07, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support split. per length and above Babysharkboss2 was here!! 19:47, 20 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support His child abuse cases and conviction are definitely notable enough to warrant an article of their own. --150.143.27.147 (talk) 16:49, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- SUPPORT split. Regardless of our transgressions, we still remain humans, who should be allowed to be treated as such, with the retention dignity. Additionally, his crimes do not erase the work he has done and his contribution to music. These two things should be treated separately Morganenna (talk) 13:48, 13 April 2024 (UTC)
Image options
Took two screenshots from the same video (A) came from. My preference is (C), where though it's lower resolution his face is less obscured, but (B) would also be an improvement on the low angle of (A). The video seems to be credibly licensed. Hameltion (talk | contribs) 02:40, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- B seems like the best option due to looking more professional with a plain background and better lighting of the subject’s face Dronebogus (talk) 02:55, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- I support B as well. It's a clearer image compared to A, while C doesn't focus much on the subject. Spinixster (chat!) 14:17, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- B is better, less distracting background, better framing. PARAKANYAA (talk) 01:04, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
- Really not a fan of A, as it doesn't really look like him. The fourth photo is closest to how he appeared in public during his last rounds with the media. Image B is better than image A, but Image C is more accurate in representing his appearance.
- We can do much better than this. Much of his promotional photos seem to be usable. Averykins (talk) 03:00, 16 March 2024 (UTC)
- @Averykins For an image to be used on Misplaced Pages for a living person, it must be a free image, that anyone can reuse for any purpose. His promotional images are not free. PARAKANYAA (talk) 09:20, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
See also section
Why is Ian Watkins alone linked in the see also section? Makes little sense to include him there but also not include any other prolific offenders. Either include others, or take Watkins out. 150.143.27.147 (talk) 02:17, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 14 April 2024
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I would like to provide updated information on Kelly's legal issues after having requested to overturn convictions 2A02:C7C:643F:1C00:8571:A673:7998:3084 (talk) 11:05, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
- Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate.
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Repeatedly removing stage name/professional name without talk or real reasons
99% of searches for R. Kelly are for "R. Kelly" but the editors of this page have repeatedly removed this information from the page, as if it weren't already the title of the page.
Removing the mentions of "R. Kelly" are pointless, and at best risk mistaken identity. People should know that this is R. Kelly. Nobody's really heard of "Robert Sylvester Kelly" and if it was TRULY "unnecessary" to include "R. Kelly" as his professional name, then it wouldn't be the name of the title.
It's an accurate statement of fact and it's how he's identified himself for his entire life. I'm quite confused by all the removals. Many edits on this page seem to be driven by spite and malice and I find it disturbing. Kelly's photograph is routinely replaced by a mugshot from 2002 with reasons such as "it seems like itd be appropriate".
The last person to erase R. Kelly from the document's reason was that "you can't have a professional name that has an initial and your last name, because that's something else - an abbreviation." This is pedantry and it's ruining the article. Can we do better please? Averykins (talk) 04:11, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
Blurry infobox image
Why is an extremely blurry image being used for the infobox when a higher quality mugshot is available to use? ThingsCanOnlyGetWetter (talk) 16:33, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
- Because a mugshot implements a smaller narrative than the bigger picture provided in the article 193.207.212.102 (talk) 22:13, 29 June 2024 (UTC)
- Joe Exotic says hi. If a mugshot is the best quality picture available to use, then it should be used. It's a lot more preferable to using a blurry picture. --ThingsCanOnlyGetWetter (talk) 06:32, 30 June 2024 (UTC)
Mugshot
Outrageously biased a primary identifying image of a BLP best known as a musician is a criminal mugshot. Sure, he is also a criminal but he is best known as a musician. There are lots of musicians/actors etc who are also criminals. This is not "Crimeapedia". It's only one aspect of his varied life. That mugshot is from 2002, which is like 22 years ago. There are more recent picture, which show him as a musician. -- GreenC 18:55, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
User:ThingsCanOnlyGetWetter - there is no consensus for the mugshot in the infobox. It's misleading to portray him primarily as a criminal. Multiple editors have reverted you. You don't have consensus. You have been reverted by: @Aoi, GreenC, and Swinub:. -- GreenC 19:13, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
- Having a picture of him as a musician isn't the issue, it's the fact the images are quite blurry and low quality. Hopefully a higher quality musician image is available to use someday. --ThingsCanOnlyGetWetter (talk) 05:52, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you. It looked like an FBI wanted poster. We have options now. They are video screen caps from a free video, anyone can generate more screen caps. -- GreenC 14:48, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
Supreme Court rejects R. Kelly’s appeal of federal sex crimes conviction
Update the Sexual Abuse Allegations section to reflect the Supreme Court's decision to reject R. Kelly's appeal. Gleigh1111 (talk) 02:47, 13 October 2024 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 4 January 2025
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i would like to change the image used for the page as i have an archive full of good images and the one used is blurry and i have a picture that is more defining of him. Felix gb (talk) 20:47, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
- Not done for now: check out WP:Image Use Policy, follow the instructions there on uploading an appropriate image, and reopen this request then Cannolis (talk) 21:01, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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