People are apparently not happy that R. Kelly is a part of 2017's Soulquarius Festival lineup.
There is now a Change.org petition calling for the R&B singer to be removed as a festival performer, citing the history of sexual assault accusations made against R. Kelly.Â
"Despite an endless flood of abuse allegations and widespread knowledge of his notorious 'romance' with the late singer Aaliyah, who was age 15 to his 27 years, Kelly has maintained a relatively successful career," the page reads. "Stop booking this man. Stop supporting this man. There's great power in having a voice. Let's send a message that the music is not 'separate' and the abuse of girls and women is *never* okay, no matter who you are or how many timeless ballads you've contributed to the world."Â
You can check out the lineup for the first ever Soulquarius Festival featuring Erykah Badu, R. Kelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, The-Dream, Kelis, and more below and read the Change.org petition asking for R. Kelly's removal from the lineup right here.
Best present ever! I'm so excited đđŸ #soulquarius pic.twitter.com/jBrtKaA2g1
R. Kelly shouldn't be anyone's headliner ever again, #Soulquarius.
If you need the why, read below.
Then, sign: https://t.co/wiutAQQWgt https://t.co/A4nu8oChY1
Kick R.Kelly's rapist ass off the SOULQUARIUS lineup - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/x8bbuzafXr via @Change
Can we take r Kelly off the soulquarius lineup I can't have that headlining and representing Aquarius season thank you
Don't understand how ppl still support this man-->Kick R.Kelly's rapist ass off the SOULQUARIUS lineup https://t.co/qfyOw8L97B via @UKChange
