Music News R. Kelly released from jail after paying $161,000 in child support 03/10/2019 R. Kelly, who is battling sex-abuse allegations, was released from the Cook County Jail on Saturday morning after paying more than $161,000 in back child support. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: R. Kelly