On January 9, Rockland Records made waves on Instagram by sharing a remix of Chris Brown’s track “It Depends,” featuring the voice of R. Kelly. The post garnered immediate attention, with Chris Brown responding positively by leaving fire emojis in the comments, indicating his appreciation for the remix.
The track has sparked discussions regarding its authenticity, especially as the voice believed to be R. Kelly addresses rumors of artificial intelligence involvement. Lyrics such as, “Yo, this is Kellz, I’m in the feds forreal/This ain’t AI, I’m on this b*tch forreal,” suggest that the vocals are genuine. R. Kelly, whose legal name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, is currently imprisoned for a 30-year sentence due to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Despite his controversial history, he still enjoys support from some loyal fans.
In addition to Chris Brown, other notable figures from the music industry have expressed their support for the remix. Singer-songwriter Sean Garrett commented with both goat and fire emojis, while producer Jazze Pha shared his sentiments by stating, “Miss u Brudda!! Praying for my guy!!! #FreeRKelly.” Timbaland also showed his approval by contributing fire emojis on another post reacting to the song.
In a lighter note, it was recently reported that Chris Brown enjoyed a viral moment responding to a fan dance video inspired by Kehlani’s Grammy-nominated track “Folded.” The fan’s attempt to replicate Kehlani’s intimate choreography, shared on social media, elicited a delighted reaction from Brown, who transformed the moment into something entertaining.
Overall, the remix controversy illustrates the ongoing fascination with R. Kelly’s music despite his legal troubles and highlights the community’s responses within the entertainment industry, signaling a continuation of support from certain artists and fans.