Hip-hop veteran Da Brat is unapologetically standing by her decision to keep R. Kelly in her playlist. In a recent discussion, the rapper made it clear that while she does not condone his crimes, she refuses to let the controversy erase decades of music that shaped an era.
Da Brat boldly questioned why the accountability conversation rarely includes the parents of the young women involved, arguing that they too played a role in allowing certain situations to happen. “Everybody wanna cancel R. Kelly, but what about the parents? Why are they not being held responsible for letting their kids be in those positions?” she asked.
Her stance has sparked heated reactions online, with some applauding her honesty and others criticizing her for “separating the art from the artist.” Still, Da Brat remains unwavering, insisting the focus shouldn’t rest solely on R. Kelly but also on the culture of enabling that surrounded him.
As the debate continues, Da Brat joins a growing list of artists and fans grappling with the same question: Can you still enjoy the music while condemning the man?
