Joycelyn Savage, who was born on July 22, 1995, is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia who gained media attention in 2016 with respect to her involvement in a high-profile sex scandal involving American R&B singer R. Kelly. Savage first made headlines when she came forward with allegations that she had been kept as a sex slave by Kelly, sparking a media frenzy and igniting a national conversation about abuse and exploitation in the music industry. The singer was accused of sexual exploitation by other women which led to him being indicted and jailed for 31 years in 2022. In this article, we will delve into the life and details of Savage’s allegations.
Joycelyn Savage Bio.
Joycelyn Savage is an American singer who was born on July 22, 1995 and is currently 28 years old. She hails from Atlanta, Georgia and bears the Cancer Zodiac sign. She was an aspiring singer who pursued music under the guidance of American singer R. Kelly. She however gained media and public attention not for her music but rather her involvement in a high-profile sex scandal involving American R&B singer R. Kelly. Savage first made headlines when she came forward with allegations that she had been kept as a sex slave by Kelly, sparking a media frenzy and igniting a national conversation about abuse and exploitation in the music industry. With her coming out with her confession together with the confessions of other women, R. Kelly was sentenced to 31 years in prison in 2022. Despite the controversy surrounding her, Savage has emerged as a vocal advocate for survivors of abuse, using her platform to shed light on the dark realities of the entertainment world. She is an African-American woman who is believed to be from a Christian household.
Educational Background.
Per reports, she had her high school education in a local high school in Atlanta, Georgia. After her high school graduation, she attended college until she dropped out to pursue music under the guidance of R. Kelly which eventually led to an alleged relationship with him.
Parents & Siblings.
She is the oldest daughter of Timothy Savage and Jonjelyn Savage. Her parents tied the knot in the mid-1990s and are still together. Her parents still reside in Atlanta and showed her massive support in coming out with her confessions. In an interview, his father stated he only knew the relationship between R. Kelly and his daughter to be purely professional as R. Kelly was mentoring her. He was oblivious to the sexual exploitation. The tides turned when they learnt from their daughter’s college that she has not been attending classes and upon further investigation, they came to know of their daughter’s relationship with her supposed mentor, R. Kelly. Her father, Timothy was formerly a car dealer but is now into business development and also a motivational speaker. Her mother, Jonjelyn, on the other hand, is a small-business owner, motivational speaker and domestic violence activist. She is not an only child and as such, has two young sisters by the names of Jailyn and Jori.
Claims of Sexual Abuse by Robert Kelly.
She first met Robert Kelly at one of his concerts in 2014 when she was just 19 years which the singer invited her backstage to communicate with her. In 2016, after losing contact with their daughter, Timothy and Jonjelyn contacted her college dormitory and came to know that their daughter has not been attending classes and was absent from school. Upon further investigation, they got to know Joycelyn moved in with R. Kelly who is supposedly her mentor. They tried to convince her to complete her education first but she refused. They filed a complaint against R. Kelly for forceful possession of their daughter in his house but Joycelyn rubbished the claims and stated she was staying there at her own will. The couple went on and hired two lawyers, Gerald Griggs and Leif Howard to help develop a case against R. Kelly and upon further investigation, it was revealed R. Kelly was keeping many girls at his house as sex slaves. Other girls such as Azriel Clary came forward to confess her own claims of sexual exploitation by R. Kelly. On September 27, 2021, R. Kelly was found guilty of multiple counts of sex trafficking and racketeering and on May 24, 2022, she was sentenced to 31 years in prison. following the controversy surrounding her, Savage has emerged as a vocal advocate for survivors of abuse, using her platform to shed light on the dark realities of the entertainment world.
Boyfriend.
She was in an alleged relationship with American singer, R. Kelly in 2016 which eventually led her to being assaulted sexually. After her encounter with R. Kelly, she has been real secretive and has not revealed any information regarding her love life.
Child with R. Kelly.
She revealed via an Instagram post on August 12, 2022, the birth of her daughter, Ava Lee Kelly whom she reportedly conceived with singer R. Kelly. She discovered she was pregnant with R. Kelly’s daughter weeks after R. Kelly sent an engagement ring to her.
Physical Features.
The singer has a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall and has a body weight of 56 kilograms. Her height and weight contribute to her having a lean build. She is a beautiful woman whose beauty is characterized by her dark hair and dark-brown eyes.
Net Worth.
According to sources, the amount of money the singer and controversial personality has in her possession is estimated to $1 million as of 2023. She has not been in the limelight for her music but she amassed her net worth from other sources mainly private businesses and investments.
Trivia.
Info | Answer |
Full Name | Joycelyn Savage |
Profession | Singer |
Date of Birth | June 28, 1995 |
Age | 28 years |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Religion | Christianity |
Net Worth | $1 million |
Height | 5 feet 5 inches |
Weight | 56 kilograms |
Parents | Timothy Savage, Jonjelyn Savage |
Siblings | Jailyn, Jori |
Kid | Ava Lee Kelly |