R. Kelly hospitalized after suspected overdose in prison as lawyer alleges mistreatment and neglect.
Doctors find blood clots as legal team demands probe into harsh conditions and safety concerns.
American R&B singer R. Kelly has reportedly been hospitalized following a suspected overdose while serving his sentence at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina.
According to multiple reports, the incident occurred on June 13, 2025, when the embattled musician collapsed in his prison cell after taking a substantial dose of medication. His attorney, Beau B. Brindley, alleged that the dosage could have been fatal, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision. Kelly was swiftly taken to Duke University Hospital for urgent medical care.
At the hospital, doctors reportedly discovered blood clots in both his lungs and legs, raising further concerns about his overall health and well-being while in custody.
This medical emergency came just two days after R. Kelly’s legal team publicly accused prison officials of harboring a conspiracy against him, alleging targeted mistreatment. His lawyer has since claimed that the singer was returned to solitary confinement under harsh and inhumane conditions.
Among the complaints raised are claims that Kelly’s cell is infested with spiders, that he is being denied access to basic necessities such as phone calls and commissary food, and that he fears potential poisoning while in isolation.
As the situation develops, R. Kelly’s legal team continues to push for a more thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding both his health scare and his alleged mistreatment behind bars.
