R. Kelly is suffering from a “health emergency” that has caused the singer to cancel an event in New York taking place this evening.
Kellz rep confirms the singer has officially postponed tonight’s R. Kelly Book Launch event in NYC “due to a health emergency that has sidelined Mr. Kelly in Chicago.” The rep adds, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.”

 

The Pied Piper’s people tell have released a statment saying, “Initial indications are that he is suffering from complications from surgery he had last year to treat an abscess on his vocal cords.”
Kelly has also had to cancel and appearance on the “Jimmy Fallon Show” and an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show.  Kelly’s people note, “It is unclear how long Kelly may be sidelined.”