R. Kelly has once again found himself at the center of a disturbing legal storm, this time alleging that his life is in danger while serving his 30-year sentence at a North Carolina prison. In a newly surfaced court filing, the R\&B singer claimed he was intentionally overdosed with medication by prison staff, an incident he believes could have cost him his life. According to the documents, Kelly was administered an excessive dose of a prescribed drug on June 12, an act he says led to him passing out and being rushed to Duke University Hospital the following day. He alleges he overheard prison officers during the transport making cryptic remarks suggesting the situation could spark deeper issues, further fueling his belief that he is the target of a deliberate murder plot.
Adding to the gravity of his claims, Kelly asserts that prison officials have withheld critical medical treatment, including a necessary surgery to address blood clots in his leg. He told his legal team that he had been taken off essential blood thinner medications, heightening his fear that his life is being threatened either through neglect or something more sinister. He has expressed openly to his attorney that he feels he is either going to be murdered or allowed to die slowly while incarcerated.
The prosecution, however, has dismissed Kelly’s accusations as manipulative theatrics designed to sway public sympathy. In their response, they described his behavior as that of a “master manipulator,” accusing him of dramatizing prison conditions and exploiting legal proceedings to deflect attention from the gravity of his convictions. They argued that his latest claims were intended to distract from his crimes by sensationalizing his current situation, likening his filings to tabloid fodder rather than legitimate legal grievances.
This latest development comes shortly after Kelly’s legal team filed a motion seeking his immediate release, citing his deteriorating health and the alleged murder conspiracy. While the court has yet to make a decision, the claims have reignited public debate about his imprisonment, the treatment of inmates, and whether his allegations reflect real danger or a strategic attempt to secure leniency.
