
Who is R. Kelly’s brother Bruce Kelly?
Bruce Kelly is the elder brother of R. Kelly. Bruce Kelly’s brother is a musician, a convicted felon, a racketeer, and a sex offender who as of 2023 he is an inmate of Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago. He is one of the best-selling rhythm-and-blues (R&B) artists of the 1990s and early 21st century with more than 75 million records worldwide with three Grammys won for his song “I Believe I Can Fly”.
Bruce Kelly: Bio Summary
Full Name | Bruce Kelly |
famous as | R. Kelly’s brother |
Age | 58 years old as of 2023 |
Date of Birth | July 16, 1965 |
Place of Birth | United States of America |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Cancer |
Ethnicity | African American |
Siblings | Theresa Kelly, Cassandra Kelly, Carey Kelly, Lisa Kelly, R. Kelly |
Parents | Joanne Kelly |
How old is R. Kelly’s elder brother Bruce?
Bruce Kelly was born on July 16, 1965, in the United States of America. As of 2023, he is 58 years old. He is the oldest son of schoolteacher and Devoted Christian, Joanne Kelly. R. Kelly’s brother Bruce Kelly is currently serving time in jail. An Illinois inmate search reveals that he is at the Shawnee Correctional Facility in Illinois, and his projected discharge date is September 11, 2021. Why is R. Kelly’s brother in Jail? Keep reading to find out more.
Was Bruce also sexually abused by Theresa Kelly?
Aside from Robert, Bruce had four other siblings and they are Theresa Kelly, Cassandra Kelly, Carey Kelly, and Lisa Kelly. According to their youngest sibling Carey Kelly, their elder sister Theresa, AKA Lady T, had sexually abused him when they were kids and believed that she had done something similar to his famous singer brother Robert.
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According to his account of the event, Theresa would allow Bruce to go and play outside when she had to babysit but would keep one of the younger brothers ( Robert and Carey) in the house to engage in sexual acts with them separately, which is a claim she has vehemently denied and said never happened. Carey claimed Bruce was spared from the sexual abuse, he was allowed to go outside to play.

Bruce Was Involved in Part 1 of ‘Surviving R. Kelly’
R. Kelly and his brother Bruce were very close while growing up and maintained a close bond over the years, which stayed strong even during the latter’s rise to fame. The Kelly brothers were mentioned in the testimonies and revelations of several women who came forward to accuse their brother of physically and sexually assaulting them.
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Bruce and Carey Kelly were both involved in Part 1 of Lifetime’s Surviving R Kelly documentary. Bruce was serving time at Chicago’s Cook County jail at the time of filming. At one point during his interview for Surviving R. Kelly, Bruce Kelly shared of his younger brother, “Rob was shy and very timid. If you stared at him in his face he would cry.”
He said revealed that- “Robert likes younger women. You have people who have fetishes about different things. I like older women. Go figure, you know. But that’s just a preference. … Everyone has preferences… So what is the big deal? What’s the big issue with my brother?” As Bruce was seen giving his interview from behind bars, viewers were curious and wanted to know why he was in prison.

R. Kelly’s brother Bruce has been in and out of jail for burglary, probation violation, and drug possession
R. Kelly’s elder brother Bruce Kelly has been in and out of jail for many different reasons but none of his jail times were actually related to the accusations leveled against his younger brother Robert. R. Kelly’s brother Bruce Kelly serving time for a string of offenses including burglary, probation violation, and drug possession.
One of the most recent convictions that sent Bruce Kelly to jail was a 2016 burglary which left him facing two to four years behind bars at Vandalia Correctional Centre in Illinois and was released in 2019 according to reports. The other charges date back as far as 2015 and also include criminal trespass and driving without a license.
Why is Bruce Behind bars this time?
In 2018, R. Kelly’s brother Bruce for was arrested for another burglary and had to stay in Chicago’s Cook County jail. His court date for the same was on January 29, 2019, and his bond was $100,000 per PEOPLE’s report. According to the reports, the authorities also booked him on two different charges: possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, in addition, to escape/violating electronic monitoring.
Where is Bruce Kelly now?
R. Kelly’s brother Bruce continues to live in Chicago and claims to be a digital content creator according to reports. He has also been part of $kizzle Production according to his Facebook page. Bruce told CBS Chicago that he does not believe the charges against his brother are true. “I don’t believe these charges are true… I don’t believe these women are being truthful. I don’t.” R. Kelly’s brother Bruce also told CBS Chicago if he was to see his brother, he would hug him and tell him that he loves him.
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