R. Kelly is suffering from a “health emergency” as he put it, and it’s causing him to cancel an event in NYC tonight. Maybe he’s feeling ill after watching his ex-wife look like a bird on the new “Hollywood Exes” show that premiered this week? Get the 411 below!
His rep first told TMZ Kelz had officially postponed tonight’s” R. Kelly Book Launch” event in NYC “due to a health emergency that has sidelined Mr. Kelly in Chicago. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.” Then an update:
Kelly’s people tell us … “Initial indications are that he is suffering from complications from surgery he had last year to treat an abscess on his vocal cords.”
Besides the book launch party … Kelly has also had to bail on the “Jimmy Fallon Show” and canceled an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show.
Kelly’s people note, “It is unclear how long Kelly may be sidelined.”
