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[Ma Lo]

But you do. Seriously Iman you seem like a level headed person. Dont you have any sympathy for these women?

[Lazarus]

Universal Music Publishing Group Dropped R. Kelly Last Spring: Exclusive

Universal Music Publishing Group has quietly dropped R. Kelly from its songwriter roster, months before his label, Sony Music's RCA Records, ended its recording contract with him Jan. 18.

?UMPG no longer represents R. Kelly,? a company spokesperson confirmed to Billboard.

The move happened last spring, according to sources.

UMPG acquired Kelly?s catalog in 2007, as part of parent Universal Music Group?s acquisition of BMG Music Publishing. BMG Music Publishing included Zomba, which controlled Kelly?s copyrights. UMPG still owns his catalog.

Kelly has 681 songs registered with BMI, including such hits as ?I Believe I Can Fly,? "Bump N' Grind" and ?Ignition,? as well as tracks for other artists, including "You Are Not Alone," co-written and recorded by Michael Jackson.

Earlier Friday (Jan. 18), Billboard broke the news that Sony, R. Kelly?s label home, and Kelly had agreed to part ways. The news came on the heels of the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, which detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against the singer.

Kelly had been signed to labels now owned by Sony since the beginning of his career in the early 1990s and has been under contract at RCA since 2012.

Allegations against Kelly have been around for more than a decade, and he was acquitted on child pornography charges in 2008. But they have resurfaced repeatedly in recent years, with the latest arriving this month. Kelly has repeatedly denied all allegations of misconduct.

A representative for Kelly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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But you do. Seriously Iman you seem like a level headed person. Dont you have any sympathy for these women?

Not at all.

[Ma Lo]

But you do. Seriously Iman you seem like a level headed person. Dont you have any sympathy for these women?

Not at all.

Thats messed up

[Lane Bryant Jumpsuit]

Why do you doubt it? His manager already confirmed it and said he wouldn?t pursue legal action because it was a mutual separation. He was paid out.

It is mutual only because of contractual obligations
and not by choice

sony was fine
rkelly was fine

doc series aired and sony wasnt fine
sony said look dude the negative press around you could impact our label other artists
lets buy out the contract and end it

rkelly with shit gettin pulled left and right im sure wasnt to upset about it

now sony can say hes gone and continue to support our artists 

its mutual because both parties HAD to agree to new terms contractually

It was by choice. These things don?t just happen overnight. There was talks for months.

Oh ok Yeah Labels  are offering contract buy outs daily for 20 plus years artists on their roster for no reason

sure

[RAY7]

Universal Music Publishing Group Dropped R. Kelly Last Spring: Exclusive

Universal Music Publishing Group has quietly dropped R. Kelly from its songwriter roster, months before his label, Sony Music's RCA Records, ended its recording contract with him Jan. 18.

?UMPG no longer represents R. Kelly,? a company spokesperson confirmed to Billboard.

The move happened last spring, according to sources.

UMPG acquired Kelly?s catalog in 2007, as part of parent Universal Music Group?s acquisition of BMG Music Publishing. BMG Music Publishing included Zomba, which controlled Kelly?s copyrights. UMPG still owns his catalog.

Kelly has 681 songs registered with BMI, including such hits as ?I Believe I Can Fly,? "Bump N' Grind" and ?Ignition,? as well as tracks for other artists, including "You Are Not Alone," co-written and recorded by Michael Jackson.

Earlier Friday (Jan. 18), Billboard broke the news that Sony, R. Kelly?s label home, and Kelly had agreed to part ways. The news came on the heels of the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, which detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against the singer.

Kelly had been signed to labels now owned by Sony since the beginning of his career in the early 1990s and has been under contract at RCA since 2012.

Allegations against Kelly have been around for more than a decade, and he was acquitted on child pornography charges in 2008. But they have resurfaced repeatedly in recent years, with the latest arriving this month. Kelly has repeatedly denied all allegations of misconduct.

A representative for Kelly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Iman was this by choice as well?

[BAPHOMET.]

Universal Music Publishing Group Dropped R. Kelly Last Spring: Exclusive

Universal Music Publishing Group has quietly dropped R. Kelly from its songwriter roster, months before his label, Sony Music's RCA Records, ended its recording contract with him Jan. 18.

?UMPG no longer represents R. Kelly,? a company spokesperson confirmed to Billboard.

The move happened last spring, according to sources.

UMPG acquired Kelly?s catalog in 2007, as part of parent Universal Music Group?s acquisition of BMG Music Publishing. BMG Music Publishing included Zomba, which controlled Kelly?s copyrights. UMPG still owns his catalog.

Kelly has 681 songs registered with BMI, including such hits as ?I Believe I Can Fly,? "Bump N' Grind" and ?Ignition,? as well as tracks for other artists, including "You Are Not Alone," co-written and recorded by Michael Jackson.

Earlier Friday (Jan. 18), Billboard broke the news that Sony, R. Kelly?s label home, and Kelly had agreed to part ways. The news came on the heels of the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, which detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against the singer.

Kelly had been signed to labels now owned by Sony since the beginning of his career in the early 1990s and has been under contract at RCA since 2012.

Allegations against Kelly have been around for more than a decade, and he was acquitted on child pornography charges in 2008. But they have resurfaced repeatedly in recent years, with the latest arriving this month. Kelly has repeatedly denied all allegations of misconduct.

A representative for Kelly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

[Rxxf]

I?m sure he isn?t surprised by this. I am however shocked that it took them this long

If I were him I'd be fuming at Lifetime.

Not one of their 3 dollar documentaries kicking the parvy off

[Rxxf]

You know what I think it is...

The documentary aired in what is now the #metoo era.

That could be what actually prompted it. Lifetime knew exactly what they were doing - this sudden interest they took in the stories of these young women following the trial and sentencing of Bill Cosby is no coincidence to me.

The documentary may have flown under the radar had we been in a different time, but then again I don't even think Lifetime would have CARED enough about it then to do this. Kinda disgusting on their end as well.

Yes and no.

Why not attack when people are interested NOW?

No one would have cared before -- so do it when they will. It's unfortunate. But it is what it is.

[Vonc2002]

Kelly had been signed to labels now owned by Sony since the beginning of his career in the early 1990s and has been under contract at RCA since 2012.

So he's been affiliated with Sony since the beginning of his career and after decades just decided to leave?

[Rxxf]

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He wasn?t dropped. It was mutual and he was paid out. I?m happy for him because now he can do what he wants musically. Book King.

The love is that deep, huh?

[Rxxf]

Iman it's ok to say R.Kelly is losing
Them standing by him then has SHIT to do with now. We're in a whole other climate and people ain't putting up with this type of shit.  People far more successful and connected have lost their careers in the wake of #Metoo and #Timesup. If u really think R.Kelly left just out the blue then more power to you.  He was definitely UNCEREMONIOUSLY escorted tf OWT

[Admin]

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Yea, they definitely kicked R. Kelly OWT

[FlowerBomb]

 

[Cowboy Nine]

Universal Music Publishing Group Dropped R. Kelly Last Spring: Exclusive

Universal Music Publishing Group has quietly dropped R. Kelly from its songwriter roster, months before his label, Sony Music's RCA Records, ended its recording contract with him Jan. 18.

?UMPG no longer represents R. Kelly,? a company spokesperson confirmed to Billboard.

The move happened last spring, according to sources.

UMPG acquired Kelly?s catalog in 2007, as part of parent Universal Music Group?s acquisition of BMG Music Publishing. BMG Music Publishing included Zomba, which controlled Kelly?s copyrights. UMPG still owns his catalog.

Kelly has 681 songs registered with BMI, including such hits as ?I Believe I Can Fly,? "Bump N' Grind" and ?Ignition,? as well as tracks for other artists, including "You Are Not Alone," co-written and recorded by Michael Jackson.

Earlier Friday (Jan. 18), Billboard broke the news that Sony, R. Kelly?s label home, and Kelly had agreed to part ways. The news came on the heels of the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, which detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against the singer.

Kelly had been signed to labels now owned by Sony since the beginning of his career in the early 1990s and has been under contract at RCA since 2012.

Allegations against Kelly have been around for more than a decade, and he was acquitted on child pornography charges in 2008. But they have resurfaced repeatedly in recent years, with the latest arriving this month. Kelly has repeatedly denied all allegations of misconduct.

A representative for Kelly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

SHIT-A!

It's curtains for this perv.