R. Kelly is under fire — and along with the scandal surrounding the sexual abuse allegations against him comes renewed focus on his collaborations with other stars over the years. On Wednesday, Lady Gaga — who worked with Kelly, 52, on her 2013 single "Do What U Want" — broke her silence on the scrutiny Kelly is facing in the wake of the Lifetime docuseries, Surviving R. Kelly , which features interviews with women who claim that for decades the hit-making singer and producer used his power and influence to sexually and physically abuse women and young girls. “I stand behind these women 1000%, believe them, know they are suffering and in pain, and feel strongly that their voices should be heard and taken seriously,” said Gaga, 32 on her Instagram Stories. “What I am hearing about the allegations against R Kelly is absolutely horrifying and indefensible," she added, going on to describe how being sexually assaulted at age 19 informed h...
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