It must be really hard to keep up with your taxes when your famous:

Music industry bad boy R. Kelly has more than foreclosure to worry about. Kelly, the controversial R&B star owes more than $837,000 in delinquent federal taxes, records show.

The tax debt is another indication Kelly is struggling with financial problems. News leaked this week that Kelly faces possible foreclosure of his $2.9 million suburban Chicago mansion.

It’s not all bad news. Last month, the IRS released a $1,036,858 tax lien filed against Kelly.

Get on a payment plan ARE… You see what they did to Wesley Snipes…

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Yes, I like R. Kelly’s music, but I do not support a known pedophile around children for whatever event. Lord, what is wrong with people. American Singer R Kelly performs A The Opening Ceremony in Johannesburg for the men Football World Cup in South Africa. See more when you continue reading:

and HIS album hasn’t even gone platinum yet.. these young artist have no respect:

It looks like Trey Songz is really getting sick of those R. Kelly comparisons.
The Virginia singer used his first major magazine cover story as a platform to diss Kellz yet again. “People say, ‘Well, I hear a lot of R. Kelly in your music.’ So what?” Songz told Vibe. “R. Kelly took Aaron Hall’s whole style. Two albums straight. … You can say what you want about me.”

If the music business had more talent the way it did back in the 70′s and 80′s, nobody would even know who Trey Songz is, so he gets a big HOE SIT DOWN..

Well, he couldn’t read, but to keep it 100, many stars are not the sharpest pencil in the box:

R&B singer/songwriter R. Kelly revealed that despite his musical talents, he suffers from illiteracy and barely made it through grade school. The Grammy winner recently spoke at the Midwest Music Festival in Chicago, about the trials and tribulations of starting his career.

“When I was trying to make it out here, I already knew, and I was stubborn about it,” he said. “I don’t even read really and I’m not afraid to say that. My cousins and brothers used to tease me ‘you can’t even read right. How you think you’re going to come up?’ The only reason I graduated from grammar school is because I had a great jump shot. I went to high school and [my teacher] told me ‘you will one of the greatest writers of all time.’ I believed. You [have to] believe it. You can’t believe [anything] if you’re hating. You can’t achieve [anything] if you’re hating.”

He sounds ignorant from time to time, but his musical talent is simply undeniable. The word on the street is his manager is stealing from him right under his nose, and everyone in the Chicago music scene has been aware of this for years, but he ain’t got enough sense to do anything about it– and don’t get me started on pissing on a fourteen year old– I just can’t…

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I feel like it takes a lot to be the number 1 R&B singer. I mean I’m the number 1 R&B singer right now. I would say that as far as right now current times hottest artist right now in the moment, but I think it takes a lot of consistency it takes longevity and a lot more than what I’ve done in the past year… I’m not the greatest (of all time) right now, I will say that, but I will be. At this point I feel like R Kelly knows if he was to step in that arena with me he couldn’t PLAY with me as far as lyrically, word play or metaphorically in that arena after the way I came on death of Kellz. Kellz is older he’s an old man.

Number 1- calling someone “old” is lame. Old can very easy equate to wisdom and experience, which can be good. I’m do not support the choices R Kelly has made in his life, but he is a damn good singer and songwriter and no one can take that away from him. Furthermore, he has been in the music game since 1991–that is no accident son.
On a side note, when did he get this fine? (even though he is looking like village people).

and big ups Chris Brown. Now, I must admit that R is a very talented singer, songwriter and producer (how often do you hear that combination) but he does “make it rain” in the worst way and on the worst people) but he messed all that up by lying and being a pedophile.

On the other hand, while Chris Brown is certainly talented (and we all know his pimp hand is strong) he is light year away from R Kelly. And while I’m at it, so is Trey Songs. Here is the link:

http://www.******.net/audio/611353680f4d19c2/

R Kelly has found himself in some legal troubles:

R.Kelly has been sued by a Kansas City private investigator who claimed he was not paid for his services during the singer’s child pornography case.

The lawsuit was filed last Friday (February 27) in federal court.

Kelly is being sued by a private investigator who claims the singer stiffed him on a $300,000 bill. According to a lawsuit filed last week in Missouri federal court, Charles Freeman claims he was hired during Kelly’s trial to “obtain and/or recover certain tapes that were said to incriminate” R. Kelly. Freeman said he did the job, but never got paid. He’s suing for damages plus interests and costs. (TMZ)
Freeman claims an agreement was drawn together at the start of the investigation.

In the suit, Freeman claims that he entered into an agreement in 2001 with R. Kelly and manager Daryl McDavid to “act as a private investigator” and retrieve “tapes” relevant to R. Kelly’s then-upcoming child-pornography trial. R. Kelly was accused of 21 counts of child pornography. The trial, which was delayed until 2008, centered on a tape that allegedly showed R. Kelly having sex with a 14-year-old girl. (Kansas City Pitch)
Freeman was an active figure in Kelly’s case and was also accused of creating a staged sex tape against Kelly.

The first thing to come to mind was this is what this guy gets for helping a child molester. I have also read that the wealthy sometimes wait to get sued because they wind up paying less than if they paid people right out. This guy basically raped a 14 year old, I would not be surprised if he cheated somebody out of their money…

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Did you know the R was married? Well his divorce was ruled final this week. His ex-wife, Andrea Lee Kelly, released a statement from her lawyer saying their marriage is offically over after 11 years. The statement went on to say they will have joint custody of their three children.

In a piece in Essence magazine, Andrea explained that she and R have been separated for over 4 years working out the details of the divorce.

My two cents– I would not let him anywhere near my children– ALONE. The good news, you will not be seeing Andreas face plastered all over the internet, she knows too many of his skeletons. His royalty checks are directly deposited into her account.

Here are the photos from the nomination special. I already don’t want to watch it…

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Lil Wayne Leads Grammy(R) Nominations with Eight; Coldplay Earns Seven, and Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West Each Garner Six
Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and Radiohead Vie for Album of the Year at 51st Annual Grammy Awards Feb. 8, 2009, Live on CBS

Read more about the nominees after the jump:

Last update: 10:00 p.m. EST Dec. 3, 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — –Adele, Duffy, Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum and Jazmine Sullivan Up for Best New Artist
Nominations for the 51st Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy(R) and reflected one of the most diverse years ever with the Album Of The Year category alone representing the rap, R&B, folk and rock genres. For the first time, nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards were announced on primetime television as part of “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night(R).” The one-hour special — broadcast live on CBS from NOKIA Theatre L.A LIVE — featured past GRAMMY winners and nominees reading nominations in several categories, as well as performing songs from the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in celebration of the grand opening of the GRAMMY Museum(SM). Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J and 50th GRAMMY nominee Taylor Swift co-hosted the telecast, and presenters/performers included four-time GRAMMY winner Christina Aguilera, five-time GRAMMY winners Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, the six-time GRAMMY-winning Foo Fighters, 14-time GRAMMY winner B.B. King, five-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer, and Swift. The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on “GRAMMY Sunday,” Feb. 8, 2009, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
Lil Wayne tops the nominations with eight, Coldplay garners seven, and Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West each earn six nods. Alison Krauss, John Mayer, Robert Plant, Radiohead and Jazmine Sullivan receive five each, and Adele, Danger Mouse, Eagles, Lupe Fiasco, George Strait, and T.I. each have four nominations.
“The GRAMMY Awards process once again has yielded a comprehensive, diverse and eclectic group of excellent nominees across multiple genres,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “This year’s nominations are truly reflective of the talented community of artists and creators who represent some of the highest levels of musical excellence. Coupled with our first-ever primetime nominations special, featuring stellar performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, we’re off to an incredible start on the road to Music’s Biggest Night and the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards in February.”
Following is a sampling of nominations in 110 categories from the GRAMMY Awards’ 32 Fields:
GENERAL FIELD
Nominees for Album Of The Year are: Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends — Coldplay Tha Carter III — Lil Wayne Year Of The Gentleman — Ne-Yo Raising Sand — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss In Rainbows — Radiohead
Nominees for Record Of The Year are: “Chasing Pavements” — Adele “Viva La Vida” — Coldplay “Bleeding Love” — Leona Lewis “Paper Planes” — M.I.A “Please Read The Letter” — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Best New Artist nominees are: Adele Duffy Jonas Brothers Lady Antebellum Jazmine Sullivan
Song Of The Year nominees include: “American Boy” — William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle Featuring Kanye West) “Chasing Pavements” — Adele Adkins & Eg White, songwriters (Adele) “I’m Yours” — Jason Mraz, songwriter (Jason Mraz) “Love Song” — Sara Bareilles, songwriter (Sara Bareilles) “Viva La Vida” — Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)
POP FIELD
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals nominees are: “Viva La Vida” — Coldplay “Waiting In The Weeds” — Eagles “Going On” — Gnarls Barkley “Won’t Go Home Without You” — Maroon 5 “Apologize” — OneRepublic
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals nods go to: “Lesson Learned” — Alicia Keys & John Mayer “4 Minutes” — Madonna, Justin Timberlake & Timbaland “Rich Woman” — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “If I Never See Your Face Again” — Rihanna & Maroon 5 “No Air” — Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown
Nominations for Best Pop Vocal Album go to: Detours — Sheryl Crow Rockferry — Duffy Long Road Out Of Eden — Eagles Spirit — Leona Lewis Covers — James Taylor
DANCE FIELD
For Best Dance Recording, the nominees are: “Harder Better Faster Stronger” — Daft Punk “Ready For The Floor” — Hot Chip “Just Dance” — Lady Gaga & Colby O’Donis “Give It 2 Me” –Madonna “Disturbia” — Rihanna “Black & Gold” — Sam Sparro
TRADITIONAL POP FIELD
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album nominees are: Still Unforgettable — Natalie Cole The Sinatra Project — Michael Feinstein Noel — Josh Groban In The Swing Of Christmas — Barry Manilow Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall — Rufus Wainwright
ROCK FIELD
Nominations for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals go to: “Rock ‘N Roll Train” — AC/DC “Violet Hill” — Coldplay “Long Road Out Of Eden” — Eagles “Sex On Fire” — Kings Of Leon “House Of Cards” — Radiohead
Nods for Best Rock Song go to: “Girls In Their Summer Clothes” — Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen) “House Of Cards” — Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, Philip Selway & Thom Yorke, songwriters (Radiohead) “I Will Possess Your Heart ” — Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr & Christopher Walla, songwriters (Death Cab For Cutie) “Sex On Fire” — Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill & Nathan Followill, songwriters (Kings Of Leon) “Violet Hill” — Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)
Best Rock Album nominees are: Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends — Coldplay Rock N Roll Jesus — Kid Rock Only By The Night — Kings Of Leon Death Magnetic — Metallica Consolers Of The Lonely — The Raconteurs
R&B FIELD
Nominees for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals are: “Ribbon In The Sky” — Boyz II Men “Words” — Anthony David Featuring Indie.Arie “Stay With Me (By The Sea)” — Al Green Featuring John Legend “I’m His Only Woman” — Jennifer Hudson Featuring Fantasia “Never Give You Up” — Raphael Saadiq Featuring Stevie Wonder & CJ Hilton
Best Urban/Alternative Performance nods go to: “Say Goodbye To Love” — Kenna “Wanna Be” — Maiysha “Be OK” — Chrisette Michele Featuring will.i.am “Many Moons” — Janelle Monae “Lovin You (Music)” — Wayna Featuring Kokayi
For Best R&B Album, the nominees are: Love & Life — Eric Benet Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA — Boyz II Men Lay It Down — Al Green Jennifer Hudson — Jennifer Hudson The Way I See It — Raphael Saadiq
RAP FIELD
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration nods go to: “American Boy” — Estelle Featuring Kanye West “Low” — Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain “Green Light” — John Legend & Andre 3000 “Got Money” — Lil Wayne Featuring T-Pain “Superstar” — Lupe Fiasco Featuring Matthew Santos
Nominees for Best Rap Song are: “Lollipop” — D. Carter, S. Garrett, D.Harrison, J. Scheffer & R. Zamor, songwriters (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) “Low” — T. Dillard, M. Humphrey & T-Pain, songwriters (Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain) “Sexual Eruption” — Calvin Broadus, S. Lovejoy & D. Stewart, songwriters (Snoop Dogg) “Superstar” — Lupe Fiasco & Soundtrakk, songwriter (Lupe Fiasco Featuring Matthew Santos) “Swagga Like Us” — D. Carter, S. Carter, Clifford Harris, & Kanye West, songwriters (M. Arulpragasam, N. Headon, M. Jones, J. Mellor, T. Pentz, P. Simonon, songwriters)(Jay-Z & T.I. Featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne)
For Best Rap Album, the nominees are: American Gangster — Jay-Z Tha Carter III — Lil Wayne The Cool — Lupe Fiasco Nas — Nas Paper Trail — T.I.
COUNTRY FIELD
Nods for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals go to: “Shiftwork” — Kenny Chesney & George Strait “Killing The Blues” — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “House Of Cash” — George Strait & Patty Loveless “Life In A Northern Town” — Sugarland, Jake Owen & Little Big Town “Let The Wind Chase You” — Trisha Yearwood & Keith Urban
For Best Country Song, the nominees are: “Dig Two Graves” — Ashley Gorley & Bob Regan, songwriters (Randy Travis) “I Saw God Today” — Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell & Wade Kirby, songwriters (George Strait) “In Color” — Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller & James Otto, songwriters (Jamey Johnson) “Stay” — Jennifer Nettles, songwriter (Sugarland) “You’re Gonna Miss This” — Ashley Gorley & Lee Thomas Miller, songwriters (Trace Adkins)
Nominations for Best Country Album are: That Lonesome Song — Jamey Johnson Sleepless Nights — Patty Loveless Troubadour — George Strait Around The Bend — Randy Travis Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love — Trisha Yearwood
JAZZ FIELD
For Best Contemporary Jazz Album, the nominees are: Randy In Brasil — Randy Brecker Floating Point — John McLaughlin Cannon Re-Loaded: All-Star Celebration Of Cannonball Adderley — (Various Artists) Gregg Field & Tom Scott, producers Miles From India — (Various Artists) Bob Belden, producer Lifecycle — Yellowjackets Featuring Mike Stern
Nods for Best Jazz Vocal Album go to: Imagina: Songs Of Brasil — Karrin Allyson Breakfast On The Morning Tram — Stacey Kent If Less Is More…Nothing Is Everything — Kate McGarry Loverly — Cassandra Wilson Distances — Norma Winstone (Glauco Venier & Klaus Gesing)
This year’s Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical nominations go to: Danger Mouse, Nigel Godrich, Johnny Karkazis, Rick Rubin, and will.i.am.

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