The evidence against the Chicago superstar was damning, but for almost 20 years, no one was listening. At a Chicago Humanities Festival event, DeRogatis and #MuteRKelly cofounders discuss the systemic apathy that allowed the Kelly to walk free for years.
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Bodymilk Tapes invites a crowd of queer and trans musicians to Noise Prom II
Bodymilk Tapes invites a crowd of queer and trans musicians to Noise Prom II, the Chicago Humanities Festival hosts a discussion of Jim DeRogatis’s new R. Kelly book, and more.
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Furry porn, cuckolding, water sports
Advice on navigating consent and pleasure
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UPDATED: R. Kelly’s Chicago studio and alleged ‘cult’ outpost for sale—with him in it
You can become the notorious R&B star’s landlord, but it’ll probably cost you almost $4.5 million.
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Why does R. Kelly seem immune to repercussions in the post-Weinstein era?
Despite sexual harassment and abuse allegations against him stretching back decades, the self-appointed Pied Piper of R&B chugs along.
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Report: Trump ‘gets a kick out of personally needling’ Rahm Emanuel, and other Chicago news
Also, in 2015 R. Kelly was reportedly kicked out of a local recording studio after “trashing” it.
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Karissa Talanian of Eye Vybe Records on a new online mecca for Chicago underground music
Current musical obsessions of Eye Vybe Records founder Karissa Talanian, singer-songwriter Drea Smith, and Reader associate editor Kevin Warwick
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How do you defend a killing caught on video? Lawyers talk shop on possible tactics for defending Jason Van Dyke.
The whole world saw Van Dyke shoot Laquan McDonald. Now the lawyers of R. Kelly, Rod Blagojevich, and countless murder suspects consider what’s left to argue.
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A new episode of Difficult People is on tonight and you should watch it
Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner invite us to their party of two and we’re so lucky.
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A long-overdue collection of Jessica Hopper’s music writing plants a flag for female rock critics
A long-overdue collection of Jessica Hopper’s music writing plants a flag for female rock critics and shows the evolution of a distinctive voice into a well-known byline.
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Lollapalooza’s rainy and radiant final day, starring Chance the Rapper
The festival ends with triumphant set from the hometown hero, featuring a surprise R. Kelly cameo and an ocean of mud.
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Will Chicago’s most daring and virtuosic jazz singer finally get the recognition she deserves?
Dee Alexander has earned international acclaim, but fame has eluded her. Her great new album might change that.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 8/24: Free dance at Pritzker, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and a Trapped in the Closet marathon
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, August 24
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Our photo recap of the Pitchfork Music Festival 2013
Our photo recap of the Pitchfork Music Festival 2013
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Recapping the final day of the Pitchfork Music Festival
Tree’s soul-trap sermon, Killer Mike’s contagious smile, Lil B’s netherworldly bass, R. Kelly’s inflatable white doves, and more beats than you can shake a stick at