In 2007, this was still a punchline. Kelly joked about the infamous 2002 sex tape on stage, asking the crowd, “Y’all still love me, right? Even with my… problems?” The audience cheered. Watching that footage today is jarring.
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: The stage featured specific conceptual sets, including a boxing ring and a boudoir . In 2007, this was still a punchline
One of the most infamous moments of the R. Kelly Double Up Tour occurred on November 12, 2007, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Kelly was scheduled for a 7:30 PM start. At 9:00 PM, he still hadn't appeared. Frustrated fans began booing, and Ne-Yo was forced to do a second full set. Kelly finally staggered on stage at 10:45 PM, visibly fatigued, claiming "traffic." He performed only four songs before walking off. The resulting class-action lawsuit cost Kelly an undisclosed six-figure settlement. Watching that footage today is jarring
Double Up Tour was a major 2007 arena concert tour headlined by to support his eighth studio album,
Ne-Yo's management filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, claiming he was owed $735,000 of a $785,000 agreement. The Allegation: