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R&B singer Keri Hilson has faced criticism on social media after naming R. Kelly as one of her favorite singer-songwriters during a recent podcast interview.
Hilson acknowledged concerns about Kelly's criminal convictions but said his music had been a major influence on her during her formative years.
Her comments sparked backlash online, with some users questioning her praise of the disgraced artist despite his convictions for sex trafficking and child sex abuse.
The controversy has reignited debate over whether people can separate an artist's creative work from their personal actions.