Special Request #1

Woop! Woop! I got my first topic request! I'm not sure why this excites me so.  I guess knowing that people really care about what's floating around in my head is an upper for me.  I'll be sure to make note of this for future therapy appointments. 

Anyway, this is how it's going to go.  I'm going to respond to all requests as best I can as honestly as I can.  Please remember that these are MY thoughts and opinions and they do not reflect those of anyone that I know or love. 

Today I've decided to respond to the question a la "Dear Abby".  And before you ask, no this is not how the question came to me.  But I'm gonna need for you to not judge my attempts at journalistic greatness.  Please and thanks. 
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Dear Tee,

I hope all is well with you.  I recently had a debate on my FB page about R. Kelly and his foolishness.  I was wondering what your thoughts are on the guy?

Signed,
CHL

Dear CHL,

Greetings!! All is well with me.  Well, that's not true.  My ass is still stinging a little bit from the news that I won't be getting a raise for the next few years.  And I'm recovering from a panic attack because I've just been informed that I have to wear a damn boot on my ankle for the next 4 weeks.  But that's not what we're here to talk about is it? Oh yeah,  R. Kelly. 

Here's the thing.  I don't hate the guy.  I just don't like him.  He's probably a really nice dude.  A nice dude with a proclivity for romancing underaged tang.  But we all have our vices don't we?  I just don't understand how people never even stopped to consider that type of music this guy was putting out.  It's like a musical handbook for underaged loving.  Stay with me for a minute while I provide examples:

1. Born Into the 90's - interesting name for an album...is he talking about folks actually born IN the 90's.
2. Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number - he produced this for Aaliyah...we all know how that turned out.
3. 12 Play - interesting number to use don't you think?

LOL I just tickled myself writing that list.  LMAO Anyway, like I said before, I don't hate the guy.  I'm just not a fan.  I don't understand how a man can be a KNOWN statutory rapist and nobody says anything because he's a "musical genius".  Which I find questionable anyway, especially after that "Trapped in the Closet" ridiculousness. 

However, this is where the story get's interesting CHL. I didn't even realize this until my husband, the awesome, wonderful man that he is pointed it out to me.  I'm a hypocrite.  I STAN for Michael Joseph Jackson (R.I.P.).  I think he's the GOAT.  There is no star, male or female, that is more awesome that him.  I LOVE him, his music, his noses, and his lacefront wigs.  That whole amusement park to lure kids in, calling himself Peter Pan, climbing trees, drinking Jesus juice, and the trial did nothing to deter my love for him.  But apparently, he had a proclivity for little boys.  And I still think he's a musical genious.  So why don't I care for R. Kelly?  Who am I to judge him for what he's done, when I didn't judge MJJ?  What's the difference between their alleged crimes other than the sex of the victims?  And the piss?

This answer is, and this is some pretty deep shit so pay attention: I DON'T KNOW.  I have no idea why I feel like I do about R. Kelly's music.  I just know that everything that he's put out since that video surfaced makes me feel icky.  No way I can feel romantic when all I think about is him singing to one of my 15 year old cousins and trying to get in their draws.  But from this point on I'm going to try not to judge.  Not because I care about how Mr. Kelly will feel about me listening to his music.  But because I don't wanna be called a hypocrite ever again in life.  That shit hurts. LOL

Thank you for your question CHL.  I'm sure I didn't answer it in that rambling manifesto.  But I appreciate you trusting me enough to ask my opinion. :-)

Yours Truly,
Tee

P.S.  My wonderful and awesome husband just spent the past 15 minutes reading off all of the people that R. Kelly has written or produced for, Michael Joseph Jackson was a repeat customer.  Some of the songs are some of my faves.  I've decided to throw in the towel.  So disregard everything I wrote above.  I appreciate your understanding.