R&B singer R. Kelly is back in the headlines after suffering a health scare while serving his 30-year prison sentence. The music star was reportedly rushed to a hospital in North Carolina after collapsing in his prison cell on June 13, 2025.

According to his legal team, the incident happened just days after he was placed in solitary confinement at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner. They claim he was given too much of his prescribed medication for anxiety and sleep. The singer reportedly became dizzy, lost vision, and passed out before being moved to a hospital.

Doctors found blood clots in his lungs and legs. Despite medical advice, Kelly was sent back to solitary confinement shortly after. His lawyers believe he is not getting the treatment he needs. They have filed an emergency request asking the court to allow home confinement or a temporary release.

The legal team also claims there was a plan to harm Kelly inside the prison. They say a gravely ill inmate revealed that prison staff had asked him to kill Kelly in exchange for certain favors. The inmate refused and shared the details with others.

Federal prosecutors have denied all the claims. They called the story “fanciful” and said the singer is trying to avoid his sentence. They are asking the court to reject the request for release.

A court hearing has been set for June 20, where both sides will make their arguments. R. Kelly is still in prison and is also serving another 20-year sentence related to child pornography charges. His lawyers are also asking former President Donald Trump to consider a clemency request.

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