Celine Dion Removes R. Kelly Single From Streaming Services

Celine Dion Removes R. Kelly Single From Streaming Services
Celine Dion, October 2013 (Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire)

Celine Dion has eliminated her 1998 R. Kelly duet “I’m Your Angel” from digital streaming platforms. The single, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, was included on Dion’s Christmas album These Are Special Times. The tune was additionally nominated for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals on the 1999 Grammys.

“I’m Your Angel” remains to be obtainable to stream on R. Kelly’s R., in addition to the compilations The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 and The Essential R. Kelly. Kelly is credited as the first artist on these releases. Following Dion’s removing request—as reported by TMZ—the tune now not options on any releases attributed to Dion herself.

Dion’s choice to take away “I’m Your Angel” from DSPs arrives after Lifetime aired the documentary collection “Surviving R. Kelly,” wherein many individuals discuss Kelly’s history of alleged abuse. Several musicians who’ve labored with R. Kelly—like Chance the Rapper, Lady Gaga, and Phoenix—have apologized for his or her collaborations. Gaga and Chance also removed their songs with Kelly from DSPs. Through his lawyer, R. Kelly just lately denied all allegations against him.

 
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