8 Responses to “R.Kelly Vs Ne-Yo : Double Up Tour Drama”

1. magoo Says:
   November 21st, 2007 at 2:45 pm

   I think its funny how people all over these blog spots are blaming R. Kelly for having neyo kicked off the tour because he was bringing to much heat for R.Kelly. Ladies and gemtlemen let’s get our facts right. First of all as much talent that neyo has with regards to writting songs he is good but he has nothin on. R. Kelly. The reason I say this is because if you look @ the song writting credits, neyo usually if not always has a co writer and R. Kelly is alone besides. R kelly has more hits than neyo and all the people that he’s written for combined. Another thing is that if people really look into the whole situation neyo only performed on two dates out of five. Why? Because he had other things to do but because people just like to hate on R. Kelly they all blame him for the whole situation. Even with he’s personal drama takin a toll on him all I know is that God is on his side coz for him to still be pumping out hit records those are all blessings from above and as much as people want to hate on him with God on his side all those haters really and trully are wasting there time. Read my blog . Peace.

2. Jeremiah Says:
   November 21st, 2007 at 4:39 pm

   Magoo that was worded beautifully… and I agree totally. I am a big R.Kelly fan and I too believe God is on his side. Even with the crazy lyrics. I also think Ne-Yo is a great artist, but I have tickets to the LA show and I will be there with or without Ne-yo…

3. brownie Says:
   November 22nd, 2007 at 7:53 am

   you know! i bought them tickets bc of r kelly not really for the other ppls.

   he is a great artist regardless of his personal life. ppl need to recognize. he must be doing something right bc look at since when he has been around.

4. harmony Says:
   November 26th, 2007 at 7:14 pm

   i am soooo glad that i’ve finally read some comments supporting r. kelly. everything i’ve read so far has been in favor of ne-yo, saying that r. kelly is a hater. kellz has no reason to hate. he is the King and will always better than ne-yo. i love Kelly and i’ve bought my tickets for his december show in detroit. and to be honest, i don’t give a damn whether ne-yo’s there or not. i came to see my baby- R. Kelly.

5. Equal Opportunity Says:
   November 29th, 2007 at 12:34 pm

   Ne-Yo needs to Stop “crying wolf”
   Ne-Yo is a narcissus neophyte needing news. The art of B—S is to know when to quit. Whether you love or hate R. Kelly, folks need to report the facts more responsibly instead of looking for sensationalism. The reality of events can often be more entertaining then the lopsided logic and spurious spins being reported by Diva DJ’s and Wanna-be limelight seekers. Ne-Yo’s radio interviews regarding this matter weighted more against his argument then building upon it. *Sniff* *Sniff* smells like Jay-Z trying to throw a smoking gun into Kelly’s lawsuit (Jay-Z’a counter was thrown out). Not to mention that Ne-Yo is under Jay-Z’s label/thumb. For those intelligent listeners think about it, Ne-Yo admitted on Ed Lover’s show that he initially refused to take his crew to Columbus to practice and that they were practicing in Atlanta, instead. Ne-Yo also admitted that he was told by the Kelly folks that he’d “better” get his butt up to Columbus and rehearse on that stage (which anyone in the business knows is important in the event of some unforeseen matters that might need to be adjusted accordingly–like lights, sound and so forth). Once Ne-Yo reluctantly agreed and arrived in Columbus, his 4 hours was reduced to 2 hours because he used that time up debating and protesting. Ne-Yo was learning quickly he had to be a team player and just because he decided to finally give-in and act professionally, other performers who were already in place needed to use the stage to practice on as well. Ne-Yo’s time was cut because of his decisions, not anyone else’s. Similarly, if Ne-Yo had to “fight” for a dressing room, and Kelly took them all, then where did J Holiday and Keisha get dressed? Ne-Yo may be a neophyte but his manager needs to get fired if he allowed his client to go on tour without a contract under any circumstances. Or, perhaps Ne-Yo wanted to fly freestyle because he knew he had other rods in the proverbial flame while the tour was in motion. Notice Ne-Yo never explained how he “only” did 2 of the “5″ performances “BEFORE” he was removed from the line-up that Monday. While Ne-Yo played his fans by trying to collect sympathy, let’s also consider his lack of explaining how he’d missed the Greensboro, Birmingham, and Charlotte gigs because he was at the Music Awards performing with Rhianna. He didn’t seem to worry about those fans missing the opportunity to hear him perform then, nor has he fully explained that when he finally sauntered back to the tour that fateful Monday he was about to head off again to the Macy’s Day parade in NYC while the tour was performing in Newark that very same day. And then there were the continuos ribbon cuttings for the Ronald Houses and don’t forget the masquerade ball he was planing. And as far as upstaging Kelly. He wishes. I have scoured the net looking for reviews and Ne-Yo’s name, let alone his performance recap, never made it to more than one or two lines in any of the papers or on the e-news-net while still on the tour. In fact, Ne-Yo didn’t get past the blink of an eye for his presence on the Double-up tour until he pulled his disappearing acts that did catch the eye of the tour’s promoter, Rowe Entertainment. When Ne-Yo refused to sign the agreement, which meant he’d have to forego the Macy’s parade (unless he could split himself and be in two places at once, or only fly around the country to cut ribbons when the tour had a 2-day break every 4 shows, or else he’d be held in breach)—Ne-Yo decided to “Cry Wolf” and finally figured a way to get the attention he felt he deserved, but had failed to yield on the 2 performances out of the 5 actually done. But then—Thank GOODNESS! some Ne-Yo fan posted his anti-climatic performance clips from Columbus, where his mimicking Michael J’s steps seem several beats behind the frenzy Jackson made famous. And in keeping with Ne-Yo’s self professed idol MJ I noticed Ne-Yo generously sprinkles MJ’s trademark “ohhh’s” marking each stanza, as well as Ne-Yo’s attempt to James Brown his mic. And finally, the boy needs a choreographer, his dancers are as uninteresting as his amateurish performance itself. I’ll stick to listening to his records, I do enjoy his music. Hate Kelly all you want. But at least his material is unlike anyone else’s—-whether that is a good or bad thing or even bizarre, is left for the audience to determine—-but it is definitely wildly entertaining and unlike anything I have seen or can imagine someone actually doing. And, isn’t that what we pay the price of those costly tickets? Otherwise, we can simply save our money and just by the CD.

   So here’s the links from youtube of Ne-Yo in his Columbus’ Double-up performance. You be the Judge:

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpWXst4NqkA

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSvzmRIimDQ

6. Katrice Says:
   November 30th, 2007 at 11:31 pm

   I have much love for R kelly he’s from Chicago and me too people always downing him so much but besides i’m a fan too and I will support him till the end Because he’s gonna give a good show in Chicago i will be there Dec 21

7. Vincent Olusanya Says:
   December 10th, 2007 at 3:45 pm

   I’ve been a fan of R kelly since the days of Public announcement and also a fan of Neyo.But its amazing how ppl can fabricate total garbage about Neyo upstaging R kelly.As if,he wish,for him to start believing he’s got anything on R kelly is the begining of his downfall.If he has that much self confidence,then he is getting complacent and he wont be here for long. A half dead R kelly is not in the same league as Neyo and any true music and R&B fan must know dat.All these ppl on the internet blaming R kelly are simply hating on him and looking for every avenue to shoot him down.For every good song Neyo has got or written,R kelly has got 20.

8. Denise Benson Says:
   December 13th, 2007 at 5:29 pm

   I love me some Kells and he is the best in the business right now hands down.Their is no one out who can beat him in singing,song writing,and production on all his music and the music he writes for others.All the music he does for others are always a hit and I love all the good and the bad about him.I will always support him no matter what becaused we’re not God and who are we to judge anyone.God has the last say so for Mr.Kelly not the fans.If we got his back like the Chi does then who are we to be against him.He is the greatest and no one can take that title from him.His legal issues are on him and his legal team and the judge and I do not believe he will ever go to trial because the girl does not want anythig to with it and they can not force her.So if she was paid off so be it.She did what every girl been dreaming of doing and that is to sleep with R.Kelly.He is not the only one that has done it he just done got caught doing it if that’s him on the tape.I can not say who it is I never saw it and I never will.So let the judge and the jury decide and let him alone and let him be.

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