R&B singer, R. Kelly, who was convicted guilty of sex crimes last week, has had two of his channels taken down by YouTube.
RKellyTV and RKellyVevo, two of the singer’s YouTube channels, have been deactivated, and he will no longer be able to create or own any new channels, according to YouTube.
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His entire song catalog will remain available on YouTube Music, YouTube’s audio-streaming service, as well as videos produced by other YouTube users. According to a statement released by YouTube to Reuters:
“We can confirm that we have terminated two channels linked to R. Kelly in accordance with our creator responsibility guidelines.”
Nicole Alston, YouTube’s vice president of legal, also wrote in a memo:
“Egregious actions committed by R. Kelly warrant penalties beyond standard enforcement measures due to a potential to cause widespread harm.
“Ultimately we are taking this action to protect our users similar to other platforms.”
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Kelly’s music has largely disappeared from the radio, but it can still be found on streaming services. For years, his classic song “I Believe I Can Fly” was a favored choice at graduation ceremonies. He faces a mandatory minimum of ten years in jail, and could face up to life in prison at his May 4, 2022, sentencing.
