# @balleralert on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-02-20T19:05:38.000+00:00

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Teddy Riley Backtracks After Saying R. Kelly ‘Repented’ — Officially Cancels Plans to Work With Disgraced Singer⁠
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Blogged by: Yallnotgonnadragme⁠
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#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.”⁠
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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.⁠
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Now, Riley says those remarks have been misconstrued and that he will not be moving forward with any collaboration.⁠
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“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 defined my career. But I also understand that words carry weight, and I never want my passion for music to overshadow the very real pain that many people have experienced.”⁠
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He continued, “If my comments caused hurt, I sincerely apologize. That was never my intention. I take seriously the impact that abuse and misconduct have had on survivors and their families. Their experiences matter, and they deserve to be acknowledged with care and respect.”⁠
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Riley stressed that the proposed collaboration was never concrete. “The idea mentioned in the interview, in correlation with a previous post I made, was simply that, a creative idea discussed in passing. It is not something that will move forward.”⁠
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“Loving music and recognizing its cultural impact does not mean condoning harmful behavior,” he added, reaffirming his commitment to “innovation, integrity, and love for the art form.”

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