Joann Kelly Reflects on Life with R. Kelly

Joann Kelly, known as Buku Abi, is set to share her emotional journey in the upcoming documentary 'R. Kelly's Karma: A Daughter's Journey,' premiering on October 11. In the trailer, she reveals the profound impact her father's sexual crimes have had on her life, admitting, 'He was my everything for a long time,' and expressing her disbelief at his actions. Joann reflects on the lasting trauma, stating, 'I really feel like that one millisecond completely just changed my whole life.' The documentary will also feature insights from Joann's mother, Drea Kelly, and her siblings, focusing on the family's struggles in the wake of R. Kelly's multiple convictions for child pornography and sexual abuse. R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence and continues to seek to overturn his convictions through legal appeals. The documentary aims to shed light on the personal toll of his crimes on his family.