"I BELIEVE I CAN FLY: How R. Kelly America's R&B King Became a Sexual Predator"

How did the man behind one of the most inspirational songs in music history become one of America's most notorious predators? Reid Carter exposes R. Kelly's three-decade reign of terror, from his secret marriage to 15-year-old Aaliyah to the "cult" allegations that finally awakened America. Discover how the music industry, law enforcement, and society itself protected a monster hiding in plain sight. When your biggest hit is about believing you can fly, the fall to earth is absolutely devastating. Justice isn't always rhythmic, but it's absolutely riveting.

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