R. Kelly's Girlfriend Joycelyn Savage's Identity Questioned By Patreon Following Allegations

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Patreon wants proof that it's really her.

She's tossed up some dust in the media over the last few days following her shocking revelations online, but there are some who don't believe that Joycelyn Savage is truly behind the tell-alls. The 24-year-old aspiring singer reportedly met Kelly back when she was 19-years-old and left her family to be with him. They've been trying to contact her ever since, but they've publicly claimed that Kelly was holding her hostage.

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However, Joycelyn has repeatedly stated that she and Kelly were in a relationship and that it was her parents who were being aggressive and abusive. She even stayed by Kelly's side when he was arrested on his current federal charges, but as her future, along with the fate of Kelly's other girlfriend Azriel Clary, hangs in the balance, many were waiting for the moment when one of the young ladies would finally step forward. And Joycelyn did.

What followed were allegations of physical abuse, forced home abortions, controlling behavior, and empty promises. Joycelyn recognized that people would pay to hear her story unfold and she has five years' worth of tales to tell, so she opened a Patreon account and began accepting subscription payments for each chapter. Over 1,800 people have already forked over cash.

Yet, there has been concern over if Joycelyn is truly the person behind these accounts, or if it's just a person pretending to be her as they spin false stories and cash in. TMZ reports that due to the publicity and allegations being made on the account, Patreon is attempting to verify that Joycelyn is indeed the person responsible for these statements. The outlet claims that the company has given the account holder just a few days to confirm Joycelyn's identity by providing "a government-issued form of identification."

Kelly's attorney is a believer, sharing with TMZ that "it is unfortunate that Jocelyn now seeks to make money by exploiting her long time, loving relationship with Robert."

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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