R. Kelly’s team got smaller in April 2018. According to reports, his publicist, his entertainment lawyer and his longtime executive assistant have all ended their working relationships with the singer. Kelly has denied the allegations that have been made against him, and his lawyer said her exit was not connected to them.
The change comes as Kelly faces renewed public scrutiny. In July 2017, BuzzFeed published a report in which parents alleged that he was holding young women in a group they described as a cult. Kelly’s camp denied the claims. In the months since, other women have spoken publicly about their experiences with him, and a recent BBC documentary featured more accounts from former associates. Kelly was acquitted in 2008 on child pornography charges.
Publicist Trevian Kutti confirmed her departure to Rolling Stone, telling the outlet that effective April 16, 2018, she no longer represents the singer.
Kelly’s lawyer, Linda Mensch, also confirmed she no longer represents him. She said her resignation was unrelated to any allegations about Kelly’s personal life.
His executive assistant of about ten years also left. She reportedly resigned on April 1 and did not give a reason.
The reports do not say that any of the departures were caused by the allegations, and the people involved have not said so. Baller Alert will update this story as more is confirmed.
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