R. Kelly Reportedly Overdosed in Prison and Rushed to Hospital, His Lawyer Says

R. Kelly’s attorney has raised new concerns about the singer’s safety behind bars, claiming he suffered a medical crisis after being given an overdose of medication while in solitary confinement.

According to documents reviewed by AllHipHop, the incident occurred just two days after Kelly’s legal team filed motions accusing the Bureau of Prisons of endangering his life. Shortly after, the 58-year-old was placed in isolation and administered extra medication. By the next morning, he collapsed in his cell, reportedly experiencing dizziness, vision loss, and fainting. He was rushed to Duke University Hospital, where doctors determined the dosage he received could have been fatal. They also discovered blood clots in his legs and lungs.

His attorney claims prison officials not only gave him a dangerously high dose but also denied him a needed surgery. The legal team further alleges that Kelly is facing ongoing threats, including harassment from prison staff and targeted violence by white supremacists.