Teddy Riley Backtracks After Saying R. Kelly ‘Repented’ — Officially Cancels Plans to Work With Disgraced Singer⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Yallnotgonnadragme⁠ ⁠ #TeddyRiley is clarifying his stance after backlash over comments he made in a recent Los Angeles Times interview, where he suggested that R. Kelly had “repented” and deserved “a second chance.”⁠ ⁠ In that interview, Riley defended the imprisoned singer, stating, “Everybody deserves a second chance,” and adding, “He’s asking for forgiveness. He has repented. What does that mean to everybody?” He also said he “would” consider making music with Kelly, framing it as a matter of artistry rather than endorsement.⁠ ⁠ Now, Riley says those remarks have been misconstrued and that he will not be moving forward with any collaboration.⁠ ⁠ “I want to address the Los Angeles Times interview directly,” Riley said in a new statement. “As a producer, I’ve always been excited about the possibilities of music and creative collaboration. That excitement has...