R. Kelly Kelly at the premiere of Chapter 13-22 of Trapped in the Closet in 2007 Born Robert Sylvester Kelly (1967-01-08) January 8, 1967 (age 52) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Other names Pied Piper of R&B Occupation Singer songwriter actor record producer semi-pro basketball player Years active 1989–2019 Spouse(s) Aaliyah (m. 1994; ann. 1995) Andrea Lee (m. 1996; div. 2009) Children 3 Awards …