Mandy News investigates viral photos claiming R. Kelly held a prison concert
AI-generated images found to be the source of false claims
No credible evidence supports the story of R. Kelly’s alleged concert in prison
Recently, a series of viral photos spread across social media, primarily within African countries, purporting to show R. Kelly, the embattled R&B singer, held a concert for fellow inmates in prison.
These images have sparked intense debates and a plethora of opinions. Mandy News conducted an in-depth investigation to ascertain the authenticity of these claims and discovered that the information is inaccurate.
The images in question are AI-generated, and R. Kelly is currently serving over 50 years in jail for various criminal offenses.
Robert Sylvester Kelly, known as R. Kelly, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a United States court for charges related to child pornography and the enticement of minors for sex. Moreover, last year, US District Judge Harry Leinenweber imposed a 30-year sentence on Kelly for racketeering and sex trafficking convictions. It was announced, however, that Kelly could serve a majority of his new sentence concurrently with the prior one.
Fact Check:
After conducting a comprehensive investigation, Mandy News can confirm that the claims surrounding R. Kelly’s alleged prison concert are false. The images that have spread across social media platforms are AI-generated, and no credible sources or information corroborate the story.
How AI-Generated Images Are Made:
AI-generated images, also known as deepfakes, are created using advanced machine learning algorithms that can generate realistic-looking images or videos by analyzing and mimicking patterns in existing data. In the case of the viral R. Kelly photos, the algorithm likely used various images of the singer and manipulated them to make it appear as though he was performing in a prison setting.
While the story of R. Kelly’s supposed prison concert has garnered huge attention, Mandy News’ investigation has proven it to be untrue. As a responsible news outlet, we will continue to fact-check and verify the authenticity of such claims to provide our readers with accurate and reliable information.