VIDEO: R Kelly Addresses the Lack of Respect From Certain Artists

Kells just posted this video, intelligently and respectfully addressing certain artists who have attacked him for no reason. Check it out below.

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R. Kelly made some incredible points in those short four minutes and 38 seconds. I honestly realized some new things here with Rob's genius? comparisons, and Trey Songz was definitely not in any place to judge someone on such a level as R. Kelly is. Kells doesn't need to talk s*** about other artists to be assured that he won't lose his place on the throne as the King of R&B; his records sales and awards do all the talking that needs to be done.

That's right Kells. Message was very professional and I like how you didnt mention the artist name. I love you so much and thank you for that hug at the ladies make some noise concert in tampa. I think we both needed it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBbTAXCKKc

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT R. KELLY IS DAMN SURE TELLING THE TRUTH. IF YOU DON'T HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, DON'T SAY NOTHING(HATERS-TREY SONGS)

I'm glad Kellz finally said something. Because a lot of these kids in the music industry today believe that HYPE is all you need to sell more records. They think that its easy to sell records it isn't you have to be a special person with musical excellence to last 20 years in the music game we will see how long Trey Songz will last??

You tell'em! I'm so tired of these ignorant a.. people. You are the very best and no one can compare! Keep doing your thing.

What's Up Mr. Kells? I'm Pisces816, Kansas City, MO stand up (lol)! My Couso is the one and only Top New Producer from KCMO Mr. Ronnie Jackson(Make beats for the Stars)! Yeah that Crazy Night is HOT (#1, for those that don't know) on that UNTITLED album! Hey so u couldn't come back to Kansas CIty, MO this time on tour uhh????? It's O.K. I'm following you to the STL it's coo, lol (stalker) Just teasing (lmao)! Hey so on the subject at hand! If Trey Songz or whomever is saying things about you it's O.K. because they talked about JESUS too. Rob just stay PRAYERED UP & keep working with my couso (cuz his beats is like a breath of fresh air) awww......! KEEPING IT 100 YOU ARE A LEGEND, REAL TALK!

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You are so right, there is a lack of respectby the younger generation in todays society, they think theykknow everything there is to kow about what they are doing, however they have no clue, i love the new cd and as always it is banging, keep doing bringing us that good @!#$, and never stop, if i may suggest that you make one remake in your career, that song would be Smokey Robinsons 'Baby Come Close', do it in the style that you are so famous for and i know it will rock peace homey

I liked the video, it was very honest as well as professional. Kells keep doing ya thang, these up and coming artist are trying to use the 50 cent approach, to talk trash about another artist to hype up their album. These youngsters don't know anything about raw talent or longevity, so youngsters step ya game up and don't F%*@K with the Windy city.

P.S. I loved the concert in LR, Arkansas

I KNEW I DIDN'T LIKE THAT HIM...NOW I HAVE A REASON.HE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE HE CAN EVEN THINK ABOUT YOU...I LOVE ME SOME R.KELLY

f*** the haters r.kellys the best

Mr. Robert,

I listened to your comments to these youngsters and to these haters, and I completely understand your point about the lack of RESPECT among not only younger musicians, but younger people in this messed up world we live in. I lost my mother when I was 18, and I have been listening to your music and was inspired by your music since I was 14. I am 31 now, and I am still in awe of your instant, new CLASSICS that you cook up for us in your musical kitchen!

See, there is something about "NEO-CLASSICISM" in ART, in paintings, in that style that will remain constant forever. Similarly, there is something about your music that has that "NEO-CLASSICISM" about it, that HAS UNIVERSAL VALUE all over the WORLD, like MICHAEL JACKSON used to have, and I feel that, and this is why you must find that inspiration for innovation only within yourself, and not listen to others, ultimately. Your style is what got you here. You cannot just deviate just because some disrespectful little punk suggested it.

HOWEVER, I do believe that there ARE RESPECTFUL, older, international, european, italian, reggae artists out there from whom a NEW INSPIRATION may be brought out by you! Just because we are at the top, does not mean we don't GET NEW INSPIRATIONS out there and we just stop, right? NEO-CLASSIC SONGS that you write and produce, and sing may have new inspirations....but what's constant about them is that they're PERFORMED BY YOU, they INSPIRE YOU! Even if you SING a famous ITALIAN OPERA Song by VERDI...."RIGOLETTO", and you sing in Italian one day...or if you sing one of ADRIANO CELENTANO's POP/R&B -"ITALIAN CLASSICS". Adriano is over 60 yrs old but in Europe he is known everywhere - he is a NEO-CLASSIC type of singer also. It would be my dream to see a duet between the two of you, for example. This is just a crazy idea, and I have no experience or statistics to back up my thought, but AS A FAN...I am respectfully sharing my suggestion, and I have not been blessed by the talent that you have.

What I find amazing is that besides your HEAVENLY-INSPIRED MUSICAL TALENT, you have the DRIVE, the PASSION to CONTINUE to DEVOTE yourself to MUSIC for us FANS all over the WORLD....and in ADDITION you have something extremely KIND about you, extremely GIVING, and extremely RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL!

You are an inspiration, Mr. Robert Kelly! I wish to one day get 5 minutes just to speak to you and give you my respectful opinions and to let you understand what meaning you have to some people in this world. The one and only time I did have time to speak to you in New Orleans when you were there for the ESSENCE Festival, I could only shake your hand respectfully in the Men's Locker Room and watch you play basketball when I was in colllege, but if I were given this chance again I would just love to share thoughts and ideas for only 5 minutes!!!

Thank you Sir!
Tim (tmikhela@optonline.net), in NYC

You were right to address the issue. I am sick and tired of people TRYING to copy your style, R Kelly imitators. They can't sing, can't write like you do. There is no comparison. Trey Songz is no competition at all so I don't know who he is listening to telling him lies. It is something to look up to an artist, respecting that artist and wanting to be like that artist, now thats what an adult would do. To disrespect and start calling people old is plain stupid. Kells your best is yet to come. Like fine aged wine you will continue to outdo yourself. God is on your side. Love you.

You told them on TP2..there can only be one you!

I believe in longevity, and R "Kelly" has proven himself time after time. It's so many individuals that would love to see this man fail it's heartbreaking. But on the flip side of things you have a fan base that will never stop supporting you, know matter what the storm blows in. Conitnue making hits and show them haters how it's done with a touch of class. Love ya.

kells, first and foremost happy birthday. i hope you are peacefully enjoying your day. i agree with you and respect the way you handled this. your music speaks for its self. you are an elephant. every album that you've released I and people like me have gone to the store and purchased. these "fly by nights" i dont even listen to them. but also, they s*** gets bootlegged.

Look here!!!! The only person you should be listening to is that still voice, that comes from the heavens He made you the greatest artist .. And let me tell you one thing a old man told me"A wise man NEVER argues with a FOOLS... Keep making great music, and remember one more thing, ya music teacher told us, in the born into the 90"s bet doc groove. "HE is a Giant yall just seeing a tip of the iceburg".. Those are the words that best describe R. Kelly not some one hit artist... that will not make it to the HALL OF FAME LIKE Robert S. Kelly....I LOVE YOU AND I GOT MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU..

Preach Kellz...But Don't Be So Modest Your The King Of R&B!!!!

That is why i love you kelly your response was very profession to those kids tryin to clink on a profession they can`t manage continue teaching them how do things

Kels, u dont need to explain urself 2 nobody. Ur true fans love ur music, u dont need the jealousy from the haters... Love u.................xxx

Yes it is true generation x and baby boomers. Generation y is out for the kill. But they will not succeed. R kelly I love you. I have loved you since your first album and no matter what...Your music makes me happy. You tell the truth. You speak of my problems in just about every song. You see...I can't lie under you there is Jahiem. But you...theres something about your words that bring me joy. There is a song in every one of your albums that will tend to whatever it is that i am feeling. You go boy. I love you my brother. Though i am not struck when it comes to celebs. I have to say that You Are The Man. Keep up the Great work. As for him I like few songz. I know this...I have every album you have produced. why? because there are to many songs on it i love. As for the video. I think you could have not responded at all. all of us mature peops are holding you down. we know. You do not have to speak a word. this video is good though. by the way when you coming back to ct, want another live performance. I'll even go as far as my Home Turf NYC.