Double Tap to Zoom

John Legend has taken to Twitter to address his appearance on Lifetime's new Surviving R. Kelly documentary series, stating that he does not consider himself brave for taking part in the show, which chronicles the sexual assault and pedophilia allegations made against R. Kelly.

The reason? "I believe these women and don't give a fuck about protecting a serial child rapist."

According to Pitchfork, filmmaker and show producer Dream Hampton revealed that she had reached out to figures such as Lady Gaga, JAY-Z, Erykah Badu, and Dave Chapelle, all of whom worked artistically with Kelly in the past, but said that “most people just don’t want to touch it."

The first episodes of Surviving R. Kelly aired last night. The series continues tonight, and the final two episodes will air on Saturday.

In other news, Mac Miller's charity raises almost $1 million for kids in Pittsburgh.

We Recommend
  • R. Kelly Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking & Racketeering
  • Sigh, R. Kelly Is Credited on 'Certified Lover Boy'
  • R. Kelly Associates Arrested for Threatening Victims
  • Alicia Keys & John Legend to Face-Off in a Special Juneteenth Verzuz Battle
  • R. Kelly Asks to Be Released From Jail Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
What To Read Next
  • adidas’ Lace-Trimmed Samba Mary Jane Gets a Dose of the Summer Blues
  • An adidas Slipper So Good, They’re Luxuriously Camouflaged
  • With Studs & Piercings, Jordan's Mary Jane Sneaker Goes Punk Ballerina
  • How to Make Good Khaki-Toned Air Forces Better? Add Cordura
  • Onitsuka Tiger Just Made a Principal Dancer Out of Its Simplest Sneaker
  • This Is Nike's Most Blue-tiful Air Max Sandal Yet