Proverbs 6:16–19 (NIV)
“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him:
16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Please note, this is just a basic outline of his schedule between 2000 and 2003, when Reshona was 15 to 18 years old. I covered the years 1997–2000 in my previous post, highlighting that Reshona was on record as living and touring in Europe during that period.
This schedule does not even scratch the surface of Robert’s incredible schedule of appearances and busy itinerary at the time. Please refer to the previous article for the full context of this post, along with my updated version of the article.
Reshona did not testify at any time that she went on tour with Robert for this allegation to be plausible. We can also identify at least a few honest, former employees who were working with Robert during these tours who can confirm that Reshona was nowhere around him during this period. For example:
Reshona’s ” Fabricated Association: The “Goddaughter“
Before I proceed, I need to make one thing absolutely clear. Over the past seven years, I have watched complete strangers assign themselves titles and relationships to Robert that are entirely fabricated. These are not misunderstandings — they are inventions. In many cases, they are the actions of deeply troubled individuals chasing relevance, attention, or ill-gotten gain.
One example is a man named Don Russell. By his own account, he heard Robert’s situation discussed on the radio, remembered him from high school, and then showed up outside his Chicago studio for three days, waiting until he could approach him. He eventually persuaded Robert to let him “help” with paperwork. Robert, as many know, has dyslexia and struggles with reading. At that time — when the documentary had just been released — he had been abandoned by employees, publicly criticized by peers, and blindsided by people he once considered friends. He was vulnerable. Especially to familiar faces from his childhood and to anyone presenting themselves as supportive.
Don Russell then began positioning himself in front of cameras outside the studio, speaking as though he were part of Robert’s inner circle. He referred to himself online as “part of the team.” Prosecutors later referenced him as part of Robert’s alleged conspiracy, particularly after reports that he made threats toward individuals connected to the case. But he is only one example — not the only one.
There are Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, who were interns and never lived with Robert, never had an intimate relationship with Robert, and yet were publicly presented as his long-term live-in girlfriends by attorneys without Robert’s consultation or approval. Instead of correcting the record, they allowed the narrative to grow — benefiting from the attention rather than clarifying the truth and dispelling false allegations. Joycelyn Savage, only months ago, appeared in a video, making fabricated, embarrassing claims of having proposed to Robert, my partner of 7 years. A story so far removed from Robert’s character and from reality.
There are women falsely claiming to be Robert’s sisters without any credible evidence or DNA confirmation. A man online claims to be his cousin, using edited photographs. Another built a large fan page by falsely calling himself Robert’s godson. Someone else claims Robert raised him and acts as though he is a mentee. A woman once called herself Robert’s godsister to secure an interview and make accusations. There are individuals from Surviving R. Kelly who were, in reality, obsessive followers, yet misrepresented their level of interaction entirely. The pattern repeats again and again.
Then there is the claim that Reshona was Robert’s goddaughter — a spiritual title with specific meaning and responsibility. That is a sacred role established through a formal religious commitment. Robert has never participated in any ceremony agreeing to be anyone’s godparent. The title was not granted by him. It appears to have been assigned by others in order to create proximity — to attach themselves to his name, reputation, and private life.
This is not a coincidence. It is a disturbing pattern that has surrounded Robert for decades. I have never witnessed anything like it — the constant emergence of individuals who believe, or claim, that they are family, confidants, or spiritually bonded to him. It speaks to something deeply unhealthy in the environment he has navigated for over thirty years.
Reshona is not and never was Robert’s goddaughter. That label did not originate with him. It appears to have been used to manufacture closeness for the purposes of influence, leverage, or exploitation.
This is something rooted in Robert’s childhood — something we have been working through together. When you grow up in an environment where instability, manipulation, and corruption are normalized, it becomes difficult not to continue attracting similar personalities. Familiar dysfunction can feel comfortable at first.
For Robert to truly heal and overcome this pattern, he must be separated from those dynamics. And in that separation, I see protection. Sometimes removal is not punishment — it is preservation. Because some environments do not nurture what is good. They consume it.
Most of the people I have mentioned here display sociopathic traits or what I suspect may be undiagnosed personality disorders. They almost cannot change. I believe that Robert’s community has long been plagued by mental illness, particularly antisocial personality disorders. I also believe there is an unhealthy obsession with sex, money, and fame that is damaging the community at large.
With Robert, we have moved far beyond all of that. Our relationship is grounded in Godly principles, rooted in genuine Christianity, real love, equality, respect, kindness, honesty, and a commitment to living a wholesome, healthy life. Money and public acknowledgment or praise for excellence are not inherently evil; they are simply part of the natural flow of life. People who are deserving, like Robert, should be financially rewarded and socially encouraged through positive recognition, because they inspire others who follow to strive for the same level of excellence.
However, for some people — including the men and women who falsely accused Robert — these things take precedence over human life, over goodness, and even over God.
🎤 2000
General Performances / Early Career
- R. Kelly performed a handful of concerts in 2000, though there was no documented major world tour in this year despite the release of his TP-2.com album in November.
🎶 2001 – TP-2.com Tour
In 2001, R. Kelly supported his TP-2.com album with a headlining tour.
Tour: TP-2.com Tour
Approximate timeframe: July 3 – August 19, 2001
Notes:
- The tour kicked off in Atlanta and wrapped in Washington, D.C. in mid-August.
- Support acts included Sunshine Anderson and Syleena Johnson.
- It covered North America and Europe, including countries such as the U.S., Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and Switzerland based on concert map data.
🎤 2002
1. Anger Management Tour (Summer 2002)
R. Kelly participated in the Anger Management Tour (primarily a hip-hop festival tour).
Tour: Anger Management Tour
Key Dates & Locations (U.S.):
- Jul 31 – Noblesville, IN
- Aug 1 – Rosemont, IL
- Aug 2 – Saint Paul, MN
- Aug 5–12 – West Coast shows (Idaho, Tacoma, Portland, etc.)
- Aug 15–25 – Various U.S. venues including Phoenix and Tampa
- Sep 1 & Sep 4 – Concerts in Sunrise, FL and Atlanta, GA
Note: This tour featured several artists; R. Kelly was one of the performers, not necessarily the headliner.
2. The Rising Tour (Continuation into 2002)
R. Kelly also performed shows listed under The Rising Tour, spanning late 2002 into 2003.
2002 Dates under this tour:
- Sep 24 – Kansas City, MO
- Sep 25 – Chicago, IL
- Sep 27 – Milwaukee, WI
- Sep 29–Nov 14 – Multiple U.S. cities including Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Lexington, and more
- Oct 14–Oct 27 – European leg including Paris, Barcelona, London, etc.
🎶 2003
1. The Rising Tour (Continued)
This tour carried into early 2003 with international dates.
Notable Shows:
- Mar 7 – Atlantic City, NJ
- Mar 10 – Providence, RI
- Mar 11 – Rochester, NY
- Mar 20 – Melbourne, Australia
- Mar 22 – Sydney, Australia
- Mar 25 – Brisbane, Australia
- Mar 28 – Auckland, NZ
- Apr 9–19 – U.S./Canada appearances including Sacramento, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal
- May 6–12 – European stadium and arena shows in Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, etc.
2. Key in the Ignition Tour
Documented tour listings indicate R. Kelly also headlined the Key in the Ignition Tour in 2003, with Ashanti as support.
Approximate Dates:
- May 10, 2003 – Little Rock, AR
- Through June 22, 2003 – Chicago, IL (tour end)
3. Five-City Tour (Mid-Aug 2003)
Due to legal conditions in 2003, R. Kelly was granted permission to tour select U.S. cities:
Planned Stops:
- Aug 15 – Oakland, CA
- Aug 16 – Inglewood (Los Angeles area), CA
- Washington, D.C.
- New York, NY
- Atlanta, GA
- (Also a Las Vegas show is scheduled)
📌 Summary by Year
| Year | Tour / Activity | Key Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Concert performances | Small number of shows; TP-2.com album year |
| 2001 | TP-2.com Tour | Support for TP-2.com album, U.S. & Europe |
| 2002 | Anger Management Tour, The Rising Tour | Festival tour appearances; major multi-leg tour |
| 2003 | The Rising Tour continuation, Key in the Ignition Tour, 5-city U.S. loop | International shows early year; documented five-city mid-Aug tour |
List all appearances, interviews, tours for R.Kelly between 2000 and 2003
Here’s a summary of R. Kelly’s known public activity (live appearances, tours, performances, and some interviews/press) from 2000 through 2003 based on documented records. Note: Fully comprehensive television/audio interview listings aren’t centrally archived, so some media appearances (like talk-show interviews) are known only from scattered archived mentions rather than full listings.
🎤 Performance & Tour Activity (2000–2003)
📅 2000
- Concerts: Kelly performed a small number of shows in 2000—concert archives list 3 concerts that year.
- This follows his TP-2.COM project era (album released November 2000).
📅 2001
- TP-2.COM Tour — A major headlining tour supporting his TP-2.com album. This included numerous shows through North America and Europe with support from artists Sunshine Anderson and Syleena Johnson.
- Concert Activity: Acts performed across roughly 30 shows during 2001.
- Awards Event Appearances:
- R. Kelly won several awards at the 2001 Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles (Feb 28, 2001).
- Billboard Music Awards: He took home multiple Billboard awards in late 2001, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for TP-2.com.
📅 2002
- The Rising Tour: A documented multi-leg tour began late September 2002 across the U.S. and Europe with stops in cities such as Kansas City, Chicago, Boston, Paris, Stockholm, and London.
- Concert Activity: Concert archives list 1 documented show in 2002 (likely referring to recorded concerts on file outside the main Rising Tour).
- Album Release: The Best of Both Worlds (with Jay-Z) was released March 19 2002, spawning singles and associated promotional appearances/interviews.
📅 2003
- Album Release: Chocolate Factory was released February 18 2003, including hits like “Ignition (Remix).”
- Key in the Ignition Tour: R. Kelly toured with Ashanti as a supporting act in 2003 (Key in the Ignition Tour).
- Concert Activity: Archives record about 8 concerts during 2003 across various U.S./international venues.
- He likely performed in various festivals, arena shows, and one-off concerts tied to album promotion that year.
📺 Interviews, Media & Public Appearances (2000–2003)
TRACKED INTERVIEW & PRESS APPEARANCES (examples known from archival traces and press mentions):
- MTV TRL Appearances (Jan 4, 2002): Kelly appeared on MTV’s TRL with a live performance, promoting his music.
- Music Press Interviews:
- Billboard/R&B press conducted blog-style Q&As around late 2003 on his life, music, and legal context.
- R. Kelly gave in-depth magazine interviews (e.g., to Interview Magazine discussing his craft and tours)—recorded archived interviews include reflections on his music and tour experience (not necessarily specific to those years, but covering his mindset around touring and performance).
- Radio & TV Interviews (circa ~2001–2002):
- Various talk-show interviews with hosts such as Tavis Smiley and Ed Gordon were circulated on TV/online around this era (available in some video archives).
- Award Show Appearances:
- Beyond 2001 Soul Train Awards, he was visible in awards cycles for his music in this period, including Billboard Music Awards and AMA nominations/performances highlighted in fan-submitted press mentions.
📌 Summary Table
| Year | Tours / Concert Shows | Album Releases | Notable Appearances / Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ~3 concerts | TP-2.com era performances | Guest performances on media promos |
| 2001 | TP-2.COM Tour, ~30 shows | — | Soul Train Awards; Billboard Awards; press appearances |
| 2002 | The Rising Tour (multi-leg) | The Best of Both Worlds | MTV TRL, music media interviews |
| 2003 | Key in the Ignition Tour, ~8 shows | Chocolate Factory | Magazine/press Q&As; award show participation |
- R. Kelly performed 2–3 concerts in 2000 (specific dates/venues not fully archived).
(No major documented tour this year; album TP-2.com was released Nov 7, 2000.)
🎶 2001
TP-2.com Tour / Related Shows
(Major supporting tour for the album TP-2.com.)
Tour span (recorded sources):
- March 9, 2001 – Tour reportedly starts in Kansas City, MO (TP-2 Tour)
- April 29, 2001 – Tour reportedly ends in Minneapolis, MN (TP-2 Tour)
Never Ending Tour – Selected dates (likely winter leg)
- April 20, 2001 – Kearney, NE
- April 21, 2001 – Topeka, KS
- April 23, 2001 – Lincoln, NE
- April 24, 2001 – Columbia, MO
- April 25, 2001 – Cape Girardeau, MO
- April 27, 2001 – Knoxville, TN
- April 28, 2001 – Charlotte, NC
- April 29, 2001 – Blacksburg, VA
- May 1–6, 2001 – Various U.S. cities (Asheville, Asheville, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis)
- June 24–30, 2001 – European festival dates (Trondheim, Bergen, Gothenburg, Roskilde, Helsingborg)
(Note: Some of these shows may overlap with TP-2 Tour legs.)
MTV Appearance
- January 4, 2002 – MTV TRL live performance (pre-tour promotion for 2002; covers world chart hit “The World’s Greatest”).
🎤 2002
Never Ending Tour 2002 (Early 2002)
(A documented set of concert dates mostly in early 2002.)
- Jan 31, 2002 – Orlando, FL (TD Waterhouse Centre)
- Feb 1, 2002 – Sunrise, FL (National Car Rental Center)
- Feb 2, 2002 – Tampa, FL (St. Pete Times Forum)
- Feb 5, 2002 – Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum)
- Feb 6, 2002 – North Charleston, SC (North Charleston Coliseum)
- Feb 8, 2002 – Winston-Salem, NC (Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- Feb 9, 2002 – Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)
- Feb 10, 2002 – Charlotte, NC (Cricket Arena)
- Feb 11, 2002 – Charleston, SC (Civic Center)
- Feb 13, 2002 – Greenville, SC (BI-LO Center)
- Feb 15–18, 2002 – Augusta, GA; Birmingham, AL; New Orleans, LA; Tupelo, MS
- Feb 20–24, 2002 – Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Bossier City, LA; Austin, TX
- Apr 5–8, 2002 – Stockholm, Sweden; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark (European dates)
(This tour appears to be an early-year circuit often logged as the “Never Ending Tour.”)
The Rising Tour (Late 2002)
(Major tour across North America & Europe later in the year.)
September–November 2002
- Sep 24, 2002 – Kansas City, MO (Kemper Arena)
- Sep 25, 2002 – Chicago, IL (United Center)
- Sep 27, 2002 – Milwaukee, WI (Bradley Center)
- Sep 29, 2002 – Fargo, ND (Fargodome)
- Sep 30, 2002 – Saint Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)
- Oct 4, 2002 – Boston, MA (FleetCenter)
- Oct 6, 2002 – Philadelphia, PA (First Union Center)
- Oct 7, 2002 – Buffalo, NY (HSBC Arena)
- Oct 14 – Oct 27, 2002 – Europe tour leg including Paris, Barcelona, Bologna, Berlin, Rotterdam, Stockholm, London.
- Nov 3, 2002 – Nov 14, 2002 – Dallas, Houston, Cincinnati, Lexington (U.S. dates)
🎵 2003
The Rising Tour (Continued)
(Tour carried into early 2003 with a North American and international leg.)
- Feb 28, 2003 – Duluth, GA (Arena at Gwinnett Center)
- Mar 2, 2003 – Austin, TX (Frank Erwin Center)
- Mar 4, 2003 – Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Coliseum)
- Mar 6, 2003 – Richmond, VA (Richmond Coliseum)
- Mar 7, 2003 – Atlantic City, NJ (Boardwalk Hall)
- Mar 10, 2003 – Providence, RI (Dunkin’ Donuts Center)
- Mar 11, 2003 – Rochester, NY (Blue Cross Arena)
- Mar 20, 2003 – Melbourne, Australia (Docklands Stadium)
- Mar 22, 2003 – Sydney, Australia (Sydney Cricket Ground)
- Mar 25, 2003 – Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
- Mar 28, 2003 – Auckland, NZ (Western Springs Stadium)
- Apr 9–19, 2003 – North America (Sacramento, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montréal)
- May 6–12, 2003 – Europe (Rotterdam, Ludwigshafen, Brussels)
Key in the Ignition Tour (2003)
*(Standalone U.S. tour) *
- May 10, 2003 – Little Rock, AR (tour start)
- June 22, 2003 – Chicago, IL (tour end)
(Intermediate stops documented by fan archives; venues include major U.S. arenas during this period.)
📺 Notable Media Appearances (Interview/TV)
January 4, 2002
- R. Kelly appeared on MTV TRL for a live performance and promotional interview.
(Specific TV or radio interview transcripts with exact dates from 2000–03 are not comprehensively archived online.)
📌 Summary by Year with Dates
| Year | Major Tours / Shows Listed |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Concert appearances (3 shows, specific dates not archived) |
| 2001 | Mar–Apr TP-2.com Tour (Mar 9-Apr 29) Apr–Jun Never Ending Tour shows (Apr 20-Jun 30) |
| 2002 | Jan–Apr Never Ending Tour (Jan 31-Apr 8) Sep–Nov The Rising Tour (Sep 24-Nov 14) |
| 2003 | Feb–May The Rising Tour continuation (Feb 28-May 12) May 10-Jun 22 Key in the Ignition Tour |
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