“I gotta go do this event and it’s a party. So, if you see me in the club, a couple of drinks in my hand, and chillin’ — please, take it easy.”
Fans initially paid a $100 entrance fee to see Kelly. However, due to low turnout, Dirty South Lounge lowered the fee to $50 after Kelly arrived. Reportedly, only 100 people showed up even though the venue has a capacity of 450. Fans expressed their disappointment to media outlets covering Kelly’s appearance, stating that it was not worth the money they paid. Some fans revealed they were supporting Kelly because they’re choosing to separate the “accused criminal” from the “artist.” Kelly’s attorney, Steven Greenberg, put on his PR hat and claimed Kelly’s club appearance was the “aftershow” of a previously scheduled performance that was canceled. Greenberg said in a statement:
“Although the show was canceled the nightclub asked him to still appear. Because a commitment is a commitment he lived up to his, made the 3-hr drive, and appeared. Promoting and pricing were up to the club.”
The embattled singer was recently denied travel to Dubai after his lawyer claimed he was scheduled to perform and meet the royal family. The Dubai government denied any such performances were planned. Kelly faces felony charges after being indicted on 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving four women. He was jailed in March due to $165,000 of unpaid child support and was released after a friend helped him come up with the cash. Kelly and his lawyers argue the allegations and legal battles have affected his booking potential and finances. R. Kelly Charges Fans $100 for 28-Second Performance & Selfies: “This is How I Got to Get Paid Now” is a post from: Gossip On This - Pop Culture, News, Videos & Humor