Happy Birthday R Kelly! Born Robert Sylvester Kelly, also known as the King of R&B, was born in Chicago, IL and started as an entertainer in the late 80’s. He married to Aaliyah on August 30, 1994, and after their annulment on February 7, 1995, he married Andrea Kelly in 1996 and divorced after 13 years of marriage. He’s known for the 2003 hit single “Ignition (Remix)” and the series of songs, “Trapped in the Closet”. Check out throwback photos of R Kelly in the gallery. –Joi Pearson @joiapearson