R. Kelly is about to expose himself -- but it's not what you're thinking. The R&B artist is penning an autobiography scheduled to hit stores next year. "I'm writing this book as Robert, not R. Kelly," Kelly said in a statement released on Wednesday (Dec. 9.) "I'm tired of being misunderstood. I will show you the tears, fears, and sweat. I will open my heart and reveal the good in my life as well as all the drama."The Chicago native will team with celebrity author David Ritz, who has penned memoirs for Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles and other soul artist. The book will zero in on the death of Kelly's mother plus the inspiration behind hits like 'I Believe I Can Fly,' and 'You Are Not Alone,' the latter which he wrote for Michael Jackson's 1995 album 'HIStory.' The 42-year-old father of two will also address the child pornography charges against him that he was later found innocent of in 2008. "I want to tell it like it is," he explained.
The as-yet-untitled memoir will be published by SmileyBooks, which is owned by talk show host Tavis Smiley. "We are thrilled to be the conduit through which R. Kelly will tell his own story," said Smiley. "He has earned the right to tell his story his own way." Founded in 2004 the publishing company is home to authors like Dr. Cornel West, Henry Louis Gates and Iyanla Vanzant.
Kelly's autobiography will hits stores in 2011. His ninth album 'Untitled' was released Dec. 3.
Kellie Pickler Named 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion
Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman'
Taylor Swift Dominates at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
J. Cole Performs 'Born Sinner' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' Reveals Competitive Spirit Against Kanye West
Blake Shelton Joins NBC in Organizing Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Concert
Killed Soldier In London Attack Identified
Blake Shelton Will Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'
Brave Woman Stood Down Armed London Attackers
Toby Keith Says His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma 'Will Perservere' After Deadly Tornado
Surgeon's Remove Giant Hairball From Tiger
Toby Keith Returns to Help Family, Friends in Moore, Oklahoma
LOOK: Bank Vault Saves 22 Lives During Tornado
Carrie Underwood 'Goats' Hunter Hayes With Blown Away Tour Prank
Demi Looks FANTASTIC In A Bikini
Carrie Underwood Says She's 'Queen of Awkward' in Marie Claire Interview
PHOTO: Dog Guards Dead Victim's Body After Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
Helen Flanagan Launches PETA Campaign As Only She Knows How
Jodi Arias Jury DEADLOCKED
LOOK: Photoshop Mistake Is Seriously Cringeworthy
Singer Sues McDonald's, Claims Chicken Sandwich Incident Ruined Her Voice
Pope Francis Says All Who Do Good Are Redeemed - Atheists Included
REVEALED: Disturbing Trend In Human Intelligence
Man Reportedly Beheaded In Brutal Assault In London Neighborhood
Wolf Blitzer's Embarrassing Moment With Tornado Survivor
Help For Heroes Killing
PHOTOS: Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction
White Father Allegedly Suspected Of Kidnapping Biracial Daughters
The World's Most Powerful Women
NY Times Eviscerates Obama White House
Mother Dies With Infant During Oklahoma Tornado
WATCH: Tornado Victim Finds Dog During CBS Interview
WATCH: Mom's Emotional Reunion With Son After Tornado
Grossed Out Student Finds "Worm" In His McMuffin
9 Comments