R. Kelly has offered up the story of his life in the form of a 45-minute song. The impromptu song came during a GQ interview in which they ask the R&B legend to sing a few lines for the camera. He then rips into the lengthy improvised tune recounting various stages of his life.
At one point he recalls busking in front of a McDonalds as a kid and claims he made as much as 500 dollars a day. He also delivers a gut wrenching anecdote about the final moments of his mother's life.
"I said I promise you mama, no matter what, by any means necessary, I will be one of the best singers, songwriters this world has ever seen," said an emotional Kellz. "I made my mom that promise, and I am still on a journey today to fulfill that promise."
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