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The partnership between the two dissipated over creative differences, leading her to amicably ask for release from the label, according to MTV. Not a second. You can listen to Sparkle's comments via SoundCloud below. But her niece, her sister, and her brother-in-law – who had become Kelly's guitarist – refused to testify. Sparkle said she reached out to authorities again in 2001, after she became aware of the sex tape. [2] However, in the end, the jury found Kelly not guilty in the case. [...] Well, after I saw the marriage certificate and I was like, OK, maybe there's something to it. In 2002, the Chicago Police Child Investigative Unit and a writer for the Chicago Sun Times showed Sparkle a videotape allegedly of her young niece, then approximately 14, and R. Kelly engaging in sexual acts. Sparkle’s Niece Finally Comes Forward Against R Kelly, Rising Stars & Underground Artists Rankings, Reactions To Kanye West Revealing “City Of The Future” Plans In Haiti. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sparkle testified against R. Kelly in a subsequent criminal trial on charges of child pornography in 2008. Recording artist Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards accused R. Kelly of having sex with her 14-year-old niece at his 2008 trial. Despite the success of her début album, Sparkle and R. Kelly began to have creative differences while working on her second album, which led to her asking to be released from Rockland/Interscope. Because of her working relationship with Kelly, Sparkle has been accused of turning a blind eye to the singer's alleged abuse. World Wide Entertainment TV is an urban media outlet with hosts, bloggers, and vloggers bringing you the latest news in entertainment & exclusive interviews & event coverage from around the world. Sparkle's début album, the self-titled Sparkle, was released on May 19, 1998. Of course I’m in full unwavering support of them and their act of courage! Had I known when it first jumped off, I would have reacted the same way I reacted when I did know," she said, referring to the 2002 sex tape. [He] can’t tell me what I can and can’t do. At the time, Sparkle identified the child in the video as her niece. Sparkle met singer R. Kelly while he was working as a male artist in 1989. Ice Cube Responds To Congressman Over Allegations Of Democrats, Colin Kaepernick Netflix Series In The Works, Breonna Taylor Grand Jurors State Police Were “Criminal” & “Negligent”, R. KELLY EX GIRLFRIEND AZRIEL CLARY READY TO TELL ALL, Omarion Baby Mother Apryl Jones Speaks On Sex with Lil Fizz, Nia Ray – Rising Stars & Underground Artists Exclusive Feature, Footage Of Philadelphia Cops Shooting & Killing Local Black Man, 12-Year-Old Rapper Sentenced To 7 Years In Jail For Toddler’s Murder, Michael Jackson Accuser James Safechuck Loses Abuse Lawsuit Again, Former Friend Of Megan Thee Stallion Talks Tory Lanez Situation, Rapper Offset Of Migos Gets Arrested On Instagram Live, Bill Cosby Team Reassures His Well Being With Pic. More than a decade after testifying against R. Kelly, singer/dancer Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards is facing a new wave of criticism. I'm thinking, 'Now this is a hoax. Our society’s awareness and understanding of sexual assault has increased while Kelly’s funds have dwindled. Oh, this is nothing. "Sir, it's Robert and [my niece] on the tape," she said during the emotional trial, according to MTV.

Sparkle has since thanked "Surviving R. Kelly" producer Dream Hampton for once again bringing attention to the alleged crimes. Sparkle talked about her niece working with the feds and said she couldn’t be more thrilled about it. Kelly would ultimately be acquitted on charges pertaining to the tape. Stephanie Edwards made a statement to the Times: I’m beyond pleased to finally hear the mountain I’ve tirelessly worked on moving over the years is now being assisted with the help of my niece and her parents! "She shared how she didn't see me as a survivor but she wanted to celebrate me for being the first one to stand up… and bring to light what was going [on].". Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards, a recording artist as well, was born on May 13, 1975. Sparkle also said she believed the public has unfairly criticized her, especially in the last several days, following the premiere of Surviving R. Kelly. The Untimely Deaths of Adult Film Stars Shakes Porn Industry, Actress Allison Mack Pleads Guilty in Alleged Sex Cult Case, Disturbing Details of an Alleged Sex Cult, NXIVM and Keith Raniere, Judge Declines to Dismiss Charges Against Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges, Sexual Misconduct Allegations That Broke Open Hollywood, Bill Cosby Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison, Topless Protester Arrested Outside Bill Cosby Trial Courthouse, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts. "This shouldn't and couldn't have happened. Sparkle has worked with several artists, including Aaliyah (backing vocals on Age Ain't Nothing but a Number album), R. Kelly on R; Mary J. Blige on Share My World;[3] Wyclef Jean on "Loving You Remix"; Avant on the remix of "Separated" which features Kelly Rowland; Joe on "Woman's Heart", Jimmy Sommers; and Tank.

That was my naiveté of thinking that it wasn't real because like again, Barry Hankerson was there," Sparkle said.

When R. Kelly was acquitted on child pornography charges in 2008, jurors reportedly said it was because the 14-year-old girl he was accused of sexually assaulting on video refused to testify. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. MadameNoire ® Copyright © 2020 BossipMadameNoire, LLC All Rights Reserved | BHM Digital, a federal indictment, of paying the girl and her father to lie to investigators. 'Surviving R. Kelly' Prompts 2 Dallas Radio Stations to Ban His Music, R. Kelly Under Investigation for Possible Criminal Charges in Georgia (UPDATE), John Legend Addresses Old Photo With Harvey Weinstein, Says R. Kelly Deserves Same Treatment, R. Kelly's Alleged Victim Wants Him to Take Live Lie Detector Test, Sparkle also said she believed the public has unfairly criticized her, especially in the last several days, following the premiere of, I sat there for four and a half, five hours speaking the truth, and you may see 10, 15 minutes of me in the documentary, and there were things left out," she said. Of course I’m in full unwavering support of them and their act of courage!”.

She began her career in 1998 as a protégé of fellow Chicago native R. Kelly. Sparkle’s (L) niece is reportedly working with investigators in R. Kelly’s (R) federal case. “I’m beyond pleased to finally hear the mountain I’ve tirelessly worked on moving over the years is now being assisted with the help of my niece and her parents! ], Sparkle, whose real name is Stephanie Edwards, was born on the West Side of Chicago, the youngest of six children. 2 on the R&B charts and was certified gold very soon after the release. I'm happy to see the #MeToo movement and Time's Up movement are backing these women. Who Is William Singer, the Man Behind The College Bribery Scam? Her family also wouldn’t be a witness for prosecutors, but things are different now. "Surviving R.Kelly," a Lifetime docu-series that's airing in six parts on three nights about musician R. Kelly, has reinvigorated the public's interest in the long list of accusations made against the controversial singer. He is accused of perpetrating these acts against 12 women, at least eight of which were underage at the time he was sexually involved with them. At the time, Sparkle identified the child in the video as her niece. Sparkle first started singing in her family's gospel music group. 50 Cent No Longer Endorses President Donald Trump, Megan Thee Stallion Fans GO IN on Chromazz For IG Story, Megan Thee Stallion & Online Reactions To Tory Lanez Rant, Jennifer Hudson Responds To Competing Aretha Franklin TV Series. Although the footage was seen by the courts and multiple witnesses, the family, and young women declined to testify against the popular singer. "There was things spliced up, and you know, I've wished that Lifetime would release the unedited versions of everything that I stated. R. Kelly’s woes are mounting and it may have reached the zenith with the latest turn.

This encounter disheartened Sparkle and caused her to step back from her career in entertainment.

[1] Sparkle testified against R. Kelly in a subsequent criminal trial on charges of child pornography in 2008. On August 13, 2012, Sparkle released her first music video in 12 years called "So Bad"; however, the single is currently not available for purchase on iTunes or any digital music outlet.

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