Chicago’s very own R. Kelly stopped by WGCI’s Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot Show on Thursday (September 15) to chat it up on the popular syndicated radio station.
During the interview, Kelly announced the title of his upcoming 12 Play-inspired album – Black Panties (yes, black panties), revealed the name of the lead single – “10 Minutes” and talked about his thoughts on Trey Songz & Chris Brown.
On the whole Trey Songz drama:
“I was pretty numb. I dont feel those type of things man. It’s like I’m bullet proof when it comes to beef. I don’t deal with beef. I love steak. [...] I feel like struggle toughens your armor. You gotta go through to get through.”On who he think has next if he were to step down from the R&B game:
“I know that Trey Songz is the guy that if he keeps with the hits and he humbles himself a bit more, he will definitely be one of the runner ups.”When asked if he could see Chris Brown stepping in:
“Chris Brown is already there as far as he’s concerned. Because you know, he’s a humble guy. Chris Brown used to come to my studio when he was 13, 14, 15 and 16 and he learned a lot from me. I used to lecture him all the time. I’ve got the upmost respect to Chris Brown. My hat goes off to him. Because why? He got in the studio, he did what he was supposed to do and he bounced back like a round ball.”
You can listen to the entire interview below. Towards the end of Part 2, R. Kelly takes a minute to explain how the title Black Panties came about. LOL I can’t.
Listen: R. Kelly on WGCI 107.5 FM (Part 1)
Listen: R. Kelly on WGCI 107.5 FM (Part 2)
Trey is a pale copy of R.Kelly, he would never be Kels! Dont know what these youngins see in him when you still have the pipes of Kelly & his mature swag! “When A Woman Loves” by itself shits on anything Trey has done vocally!
And funny how ppl say females swagga jack when Trey has been swagga jackin Kels during all his mainstream career!
I’m just not here for Trey’s trembling yodelling weak voice.
I like Trey, but that vibrato is terrible. Plus, Kels was right, he does need to humble himself because he’s feeling himself way too much.
Trey dissed Kells? He must be an idiot because anyone with ears knows he has been riding Kells’ d*ck. Ask people like Sisqo (who can actually sing) what cockiness has done to their career.
This is like the pot calling the kettle black …Come on kells really? Stay in your lane and pick your battles…Just make music and lay of the politics…
i didn’t know Trey Songz was a cocky fellow. he’s singing isn’t even all that fantastic.
He has a point about Trey Songz! He has his im the shit attitude and he isnt that great! R Kelly writes and produces hits!!!! Hands down!!!!!!
Trey definitely needs to humble himself. He’s not that good looking to begin with, don’t know why he’s considered a sexy symbol(maybe his lyrics?). Other than that, he was definitely out of pocket with his diss.
Though he is a very talented brother, Mr. Kelly can use some humbling himself. He isn’t as great as he thinks himself to be.
But in all fairness he didn’t really disrespect Trey. I can tell he does think Trey is talented. Instead of talking about one another all the time in interviews they need to put their creative differences aside and work with each other again.
It’s funny how the song Trey did came out almost 3 years ago and people are still talking about it. Crazy. LOL
As arrogant, cocky or whatever have you I still prefer Trey’s personality over R. Kelly.
Kellz is humble and always has been. And, he is great, because he has the vocal ability, talent, accolades, and longevity to back it up. No, it wasn’t a diss to Trey. It was advice. And he would be wise to take it.
I suppose I view R. Kelly’s level of humbleness differently. But it’s whatever. I think Trey is a humble guy.
Trey is untalented and R. Kelly knows it but of course he wouldn’t state this live on radio because he’s a humble person.
R. Kelly doesn’t talk about the goat in interviews – it’s the other way around. He doesn’t need to work with an untalented goat either.
Of course you prefer Goat’s personality because you’re just another overweight chick that thinks that Goat would f*ck them, lmao.
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How tacky are you? What does a person’s weight have do with anything? You can defend your favorite artists and be any size. You’re a very troubled person.
Sweetie you know nothing about me. Please don’t come off like R. Kelly has a whole list of songs with great titles and subject matter.
If you have pain in your life take it to Christ.
R. Kelly is classy and classic.. Trey Songz, was probably conceived on one of R. Kelly’s songs.. fuck out of here
I gotta use that one Kellz…I dont deal with beef…I like steak! I love it! And Im glad he took the high road with it…GREAT CHOICE!
That was the dumbest thing to come out of his mouth.
@Model_Ingenuity I agree.
@Model_Ingenuity
Your existence is dumb.
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Of course you’d agree, ugly. You stan for someone who made a song called “LOL : )” I imagine your stupid username is from that idiotic song.
Sweetie you know nothing about me. Please don’t come off like R. Kelly has a whole list of songs with great titles and subject matter.
If you have pain in your life take it to Christ.
I like Kells and I like Trey. But, I see no comparison. Kells and Trey aren’t even in the same lane.
Exactly.
R. Kelly is an innovator, musical genius, legend, etc.
Trey is a cookie cutter R&B “performer”.
Once again, Kellz is spot-on! Yes, Trey does need to humble himself. I used to be a fan w/ the 1st couple albums & he used to appear humble in those days, & the music seemed genuine. Since then, I definitely think he’s been feelin himself too much, believing the (unearned & undeserved) hype ppl have built up for him, & has become way too extra. The oversexed image seems contrived. If he adjusted his attitude (& stopped trying too hard), he could be doing better. Kellz hasn’t gotten 22 yrs deep in the game w/ all the success for nothing. Clearly the man knows what he’s doing/talking about.
I concur with everything you said.
One thing I agree with you on is that the oversexed image that Trey is putting out does seem contrived. I love Trey but there are times I do think he is doing too much.
Poor, poor punk Trey, you are not comparison to Kellys lil boy……respect those that paved the way for your non singing azz!!!!!! you hope to have as many albums and as much success as Kells under your belt when you’ve reached his age, if you’re still in the game……Taking your shirt off and whining will get old son!!!!!!!!
I agree with R. Kelly Trey should really humble himself hes a great artist but I get cocky vibes from him lately. Chris Brown is already established he’s a awesome entertainer and he still caters and interact with his fans on twitter.
Steak is a form of beef. LOL
…yeah just upgraded…kinda like rich black american’s…in certain people’s eyes we r still slaves…
chris brown to me has a brighter future then trey songz…trey to me is more of an Al B. Sure…microwave hot!(pun intended) he will be cool in a second.
Steak is a cut of meat,not always beef though. His line was corny… lol
You know…I thought the same thing…but kept that comment to myself LOLOL
Who can forget the horrible job he did trying to sing Purple Rain on the BET Awards…? smh *hangs head* Tragic. And his performance with Kelly this year was less than impressive also. livesingingisnotforyou.com -__-
I will say that Trey doesn’t perform very well on televised shows the camera’s audio isn’t in love with his vocals. However I have seen him perform live several times and he is actually a good singer. Surprisingly though R. Kelly has a stronger voice than Trey’s and I heard him live and thought it was one of the most boring shows I have ever been to.
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“The camera’s audio isn’t in love with his vocals”!? o_O You can’t be serious. More than once!? But other people sound fine with that same camera audio. C’mon now. -__- And Kellz’ live performances have never been boring, could never be described as “boring”. It’s obvious your stanning dissolves your rationale. Good day.
@Stacy
I’m dead serious. LOL But in all seriousness I will admit he isn’t a good performer when he does televised shows. It could be nervousness. But when I see him live I am never disappointed in his performances.
I’m a very rational person. It’s just a matter of opinion but like I said the live performance I seen of R. Kelly was VERY BORING. I didn’t say the brother couldn’t sing but his performance lacked enthusiasm. When you have most people sitting in their seats it’s a sign you aren’t doing to well.
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You must not have seen too many R.Kelly performances. How unfortunate.
@Stacy
You’re talking to a Goat stan so of course they would think differently of R. Kelly’s performances. They stan for someone that can’t sing, write or produce.
@BlahStop You’re right. My bad. The stan’s opinion is already invalid by default. Carry on. lol
You are right I only seen one performance. But I don’t care to see him perform live again.
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You’re so ignorant it’s funny. I saw R. Kelly perform live before I became a fan of Trey’s. So my view of his performance had nothing to do with me liking Trey.
And my view is valid. You are right I do STANd Up for Trey because he can sing, write and produce.
God bless
i also agree with kels ….trey need to humble his self….he just a gimmicky artist he has not style no swag or any substance period….he is the worst vocalist in the game..young girl are turned on by his looks but thats about it ….he cant carry a torch he is a embarrassment to r&b …..rkelly is a music genius from beginning to now…..all hats off to kels thumbs down to trey dude need to just quit while he’s ahead….#NEXT
Um Trey stays interacting with his fans. I believe Trey loves his fans just as Chris loves his.
R. Kelly wasn’t dissing Trey. It’s obvious R. Kelly thinks Trey is talented.
I agree I don’t beleive ppl thinks it was a diss from kels to songz, but just a reality check. I agree with another comment made “he ain’t even that cute”, maybe to the younger fans, I can see that. On the other hand Chris Brown has a few cuts on his new cd that I really like. Anyway good luck to them all.
@keepinitrealladies
I think we all can use a reality check from time to time. But Mr. Kelly can use one too.
Personally I think Trey is a very humble guy. Is he arrogant at times yes but it isn’t overbearing. No Well in my opinion it isn’t. 
I think Trey is attractive. I like Chris’s music but I’m more of a fan of Trey’s music. Like you said best of luck to all of them.
@Jordan
I think Trey will be around for a long time. Al B. Sure and Trey aren’t in the same category. I don’t think Chris has any more brighter future than the next guy. I see both Trey and Chris continuing to be successful.
Can’t wait for the Black Panties! 10 Minutes, Ok, Kellz you still the man!
R. Kelly (The R is for rapist) gave CB advice?? Yeah, “you punch em, and I’ll piss on em”
Nobody laughed ugly. Stay broke and pressed.
R. Kelly is Cocky… He has some nerve. lol He’s not humble, he is illiterate. He doesn’t do too much talking and interviews because of this.
LOL R. Kelly isn’t very articulate.
He’s not illiterate ugly and to the Goat Songz stan – he’s more articulate than that billy goat you stan for.
You can’t be serious. Trey is extremely articulate. You can STAN for R. Kelly all you want but the brother isn’t very articulate.
r kelly need to sit down because trey is very humble ive met him twice and ive never met a more humble person he genuine and confident and yall mistake tht for arrogance he the real deal and of course chris gotta be humble after all the shit he did he got no damn choice trey aint done ntn but produce good music and entertain his fans and i support him all day r kelly need to stop tryna use trey for publicity and sit the hell down
I think for R. Kelly Chris is just a more relatable.
I’ve meet Trey too and he is a very humble and nice guy.
DEAD @ The King of R&B ever using a flop for publicity. What type of backwards sh*t is that? STOP! Goat Songz is the one that threw salt on R. Kelly’s name for publicity! Not vice versa! R. Kelly was asked about the “beef” and gave his response. Shut up and deal with it. There’s nothing humble about Goat Songz. He’s arrogant for no reason at all!
I’m sure Trey could care less what Mr PEDOPHILE has to say about him.Trey’s music and record sales speaks for itself.R Kelly saying that Trey needs to humble himself is the pot calling the kettle black!!!!
Exactly! R. Kelly isn’t the most humble dude himself.
Nobody asked you how you feel about what your father has to say about Trey.
Goat Songz music is TRASH. He doesn’t have a platinum album at all.
R. Kelly is a humble person but I see you’re just another overweight, welfare using chick who believes all the media hype. Kill yourself.
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STFU. R. Kelly is a very humble person. He has never dissed another artist like Goat Songz does.
I’ll kill myself after you kill yourself first.
Like I said R. Kelly isn’t a very humble brother either.
Where is all this anger coming from? You have some serious issues. Get it together.
Trey songz vibrating voice is horrible. I’ve seen both him and R.Kelly in concert and R.Kelly wins all day every day.
Major co-sign.
Never did like Trey Songz. I’m sorry but nothing can compare to R. Kelly.
trey songz is doing his thing for his fans and he ain’t stop at nothing for nobody thats what he does and his a nice voice in his music so if some of y’all call trey songz a name one more time i’m gone be really upset you need to respect trey songz as man not your problem and what he did on stage last bet awards was tight when he sing purple rain that song its tight also cause he got a sexy voice
Oh, you gon be really upset? Will you turn into a green giant like the Incredible Hulk too!? It’s not that serious, hun.
Btw, that look on Prince’s face when Trey screwed his song up? Priceless! lol
LOL “He bounced back like round ball” baby…LOL! Chris Brown is an amazing talent. I like Trey somewhat but I continue to be amazed at how foul he came at Kelz, the man he admitted to be the only R&B artists he grew up listening to.
That little pub stunt to gain buzz and push his album sales didn’t work anyway. All it did was make Trey look like an ass. He can state his opinion, but it’s a matter of respect. Show the man you claimed to be your main R&B inspiration growing up, respect. He got disrespectful with that huge ego, and chip on his shoulder.
Wow….very interesting. Chris visited him in his studio as a child. Most likely the same studio in his home where he mole.sted/ra.ped those girl children & had Aaliyah move in with him to record her earlier songs, in particular ‘Age Aint nothin but a Number’. Interesting!
F**k you and your assumptions.
@IDOMIND the first comment to make a valid point. I think R-Kelly is upset cause trey songs wasn’t down with sitting in that studio with him like Chris brown did. We all know that these entertainers are gay and they love some young boy booty.
All I see in this interview is a man who’s ego was bruised cause he got turned down by trey songs. I dont like either one of them.
I don’t know about the homosexual aspect but R. Kelly is coming off like Trey wasn’t sweating him.
@Manohman- IDK what went on between him & RKelly. Maybe Kels feelings are hurt over not being able to hit or maybe he hit & Trey completely ignores him but Trey is a huge flamer. I am waiting for the day Trey comes out. He is quite messy in fact and frequents gay bars/strips in Atlanta. He has a thing for trannies too. Rkelly was suicidal as a child/teen bc he young boy booty was violated. Ask his mother.
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Are you serious? Please, stop with the pity slandering.
R. Kelly stated that Chris Brown is one of the artists he mentored prior to his successful career. Mind you R. Kelly mentored many other artists under Jive Records.
Aaliyah NEVER moved in with R. Kelly. Aaliyah lived with her family and would visit Chicago Recording studio to record her music. Her family would travel with her, as well.
I’m assuming your motive is to stir drama and you’re most likely a lonely person suffering from sadness. I feel bad for you.
My previous comment is directed to “IDOMIND”
P.S. – Thanks for listening to the KING’S interview like the true fan you are, conflicted a**hole.
@UMAD: IDOMIND IS A MINDLESS TROLL OF AN IDIOT!!! He/She have sexual pleasure behind the computer to make them feel good, and it’s pathetic. They don’t know shit and must be lonely and sad to seek attention.
You to dummies need to shut up, Aaliyah was a big time hoe, and her and R Kelly got married. I remember seeing him and her out at fairlane shopping one time and everyone at the mall was going nuts about him being with her. Thats when all that scandal came out about him. This was way back in the early 90′s before she got big.
And for her parents, something was wrong with them cause her brother was a fag and they sold their daughter to a rich record label for money. They still living big off of her fame til this day.
@UMad- Aaliyah did in fact move in with her “husband” prior to marrying him. I don’t need your pity. The only thing I need from you is to get your head out your own azz, and get some fresh air & see the light. You fool! R.Kelly’s studio was conveniently placed in his home where he would lure young children and play the ‘Pied Piper’ like MJ. R.Kelly “mentored” many artists and I do not disagree with that. However, the word mentor is used loosely.
@IDOMIND: As usual, your going by media reports, were you there??? STFU!!! Why don’t you go and read a book or better yet go see a mental doctor you damn sexualized hoe!!!
@MANOHMAN : Do you see Aaliyah parents in the public eye since from 1994- 2011?? Even after Aaliyah died??? Your talking so much shit that it doesn’t make sense. You sound like a damn ass idiot. Name one source that Aaliyah parents are out there using her name to make money??? Where is your proof??? Right now you sound like a moron!!! I think your head needs to be examined before you talk, DUMBASS!!!
@Jessica- Stop jumping in on other peoples wagons and inserting yourself into the equation. UMAD’s comment was directed towards me as mines was vice versa. I have never witnessed someone so giddy & excited when they see IDOMIND post. My azzhole had enough licking for the day. Please quit!
R. Kelly spoke the TRUTH! Everything he said was spot one sometimes the truth hurts for some. Judging by some of these comments I can see he hit a couple of nerves…
I can’t stand Trey, he’s not humble period. Aaron Hall, R.Kelly, and Prince paved the way for him and what does he do, be all cocky, and that is a major fail!!! Kells is telling the truth, Kells can expand his music- produce, songwrite, make inspirational songs, what does Trey do?? 1. He’s not sexy, so I don’t know where he’s going. 2. His songs don’t make any damn sense. 3. The only thing that he think it is talent is taking off his shirt, smh!!! I don’t even wanna know how he talks on interviews, smh. Never been a fan of CB way before the scandal, so I won’t comment.
Bottom line; i have not heard anyone who can match talent like kel’s. Trey keep trying, and get a vocal coach honey.
And another thing Chris Brown is back on top. To all who hated on him. So sorry!:)
he needs to sit the hell down somewhere and learn how to read. i mean, can he read yet? and he’s so great but what does he have to show for it?
RKelly got the nerve to say Trey needs to humble himself when he couldn’t complete the tour with JayZ & Neyo?? Maybe Trey does needs to calm down a bit, but RKelly is a hater. Trey is stealing his mature and female fan base so that’s why he’s mad. I still like his music though, but he needs to admit he had a ego too. I definitely think that Chris Brown is more talented than Trey. Now he should of advised Chris to humble his anger so he can take the crown…..wtf.
i like all three of there music looks have nothing to do with there music grow up with the your ugly stuff i think chris brown is the most cocky out of the three with his attitude is very bad as far as the R&B crown i think trey definitly has it now
Kells wouldn’t be my first choice on career advice
All these bias opinions defending Trey songz obviously coming from his loyal fans.. As a fan of both artist, i agree Trey Songz needs a ton of humbling, he does carry himself with an over the top “i’m the shit” attitude on screen and in person. R Kelly never had an ego problem and has earned the titles abd definately put in work with making, writing, singing hit after hit over the years… Trey songz made himself sound ignorant as hell with that comparison of R kelly stealing Aaron hall’s style to him jacking R Kellys style on the last album.. you diss the man and justify swagger jacking his music all in the same sentence? SMH.. thank god I don’t judge ppl’s music off their personalities in real life.
What is this all about some “swag”? SWAG has nothing to do but just even push us black people down for our lack of REAL VOCABULARY! Trey is a sex symbol nothing more, nothing less. And Kelly is a former jail mate for dating a young Aaliyah, yet people glorify them as Gods?
They both lost their appeal and the fans lost their good taste in actual music. Marvin Gaye and Al Green could BOTH outperform this jive turkeys in their primes, and this is coming from a 50′s generational adult.
Live and let live because sooner or later these people will be nobodies and people like Michael Jackson will still unfortunately be considered as pop culture, even beyond the grave.
Never.. R. Kelly will OUTPERFORM Al Green nd Marvin Gaye in their primes. R. Kelly is the Greatest RnB Artist ever.. EVER.
MANOHMAN…thank you for your interesting comment about aaliyah
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today I am posting this comment out of pure disappointment and frustration.
I was to be attending what in my opinion would have been the greatest concert of the year. The date was Dec. 3, 2011, but to much astonishment this concert was cancelled the day of the concert. Now to make things even worst, this was the second time the concert was cancelled. The August 13th date was also cancelled(but this was understandable) Kells was having an emergency throat surgery. But this time there were no special circumstances, no emergency, just he didn’t feel like it.
Now Kells want to send a statement of “I am sorry”. This is really not working for me!! Does he really know the agony he has put people through for the second time. Some have taken off from work twice just to prepare to see him. Still yet others have spent out alot of money for preparation. For example, booking hotel rooms(that are non-refundable the day of an event!!),buying new outfits,having new hair-do’s done, the list goes on. I really believe if he truly cares for his fans, He needs to do a little more than I am sorry. Especially since he released such a lame reasoning for why he was not appearing. If he REALLY did not want to be bothered with Savannah, he should have never agreed for it to be rebooked. A city should not have to beg for Kelly to come. If he really cared he would have went beyond the margins to make this concert happen, with the plague of him already cancelling before. I have ALWAYS been behind Kelly no matter what the public threw out there, but now I really don’t know, He isn’t showing any love back. The trivia question for the day is “Who breaks someone’s heart 2 times in 4 months?” And your answer would be R Kelly. Now there is man with no compassion, no remorse, just outright selfish!!!!! Sometimes Kells, doing the right thing is more important than doing what you want to do..
AH! Don’t give up on him, he will make it up to you all. He loves and appreciate his fans.