R. Kelly opens up On Sexual Assault Charges: “This is not me” | WATCH

R. Kelly, in his first interview since the sexual assault charges were filed against him, has said that the accusations are lies.

Speaking to CBS News‘ Gayle King, the RnB singer insisted the claims are “rumours” and “not true.”

“I didn’t do this stuff! This is not me! I’m fighting for my f-ing life!” Kelly said.

He also reacted to John Legend calling him a serial rapist, as well as Lady Gaga apologising for working with him.

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"Something like this can happen to any artist. Anybody famous. Anybody famous can get accused of so many different things." — @rkelly tells @gayleking in an exclusive interview airing Wednesday on @cbsthismorning

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