Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly says he’s facing a life-threatening plot while serving his 30-year sentence in North Carolina, and now his legal team is urgently demanding his release—citing a chilling murder-for-hire scheme involving prison staff and gang members.
Court Docs Reveal Shocking Murder Plot
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Kelly’s legal team alleges that a hit was ordered on the singer inside prison walls. The bombshell claims are based on a sworn statement from Mikeal Glenn Stine, a terminally ill inmate and alleged Aryan Brotherhood gang leader.
Stine claims prison officials offered him freedom in exchange for assassinating Kelly. The alleged plan: Stine would kill Kelly, “take the fall,” and then see the case mysteriously fall apart due to “lost evidence.” Stine even alleges authorities told him he could escape and stay free after committing the crime.
A Deadly Close Call in March
Stine says the plan nearly unfolded back in March. He allegedly entered Kelly’s housing unit with intent to kill, but ultimately backed out—telling Kelly about the plot himself.
Now, Stine says he’s willing to take a polygraph and testify under oath, standing by his story.
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Things Get Worse: Kill Orders on Kelly and the Whistleblower
But instead of easing tensions, Stine’s confession may have put both their lives in greater danger.
Kelly’s lawyers now claim another member of the Aryan Brotherhood has been ordered to kill Stine and Kelly—and that the prison is filled with others ready to carry it out. “There’s an active contract on both of their heads,” the motion alleges.
Kelly Asks for Home Confinement—and Supreme Court Review
In response to the threats, Kelly’s legal team has filed an emergency motion for release, demanding he be transferred to home confinement. They argue that not only is his life at risk, but the prison system has proven incapable of protecting him.
In addition to the emergency motion, Kelly has also filed a separate request for the U.S. Supreme Court to review his case. The documents reportedly note that he hopes to resume his music career while under safer, supervised conditions.
What’s Next?
It’s unclear whether the courts will act swiftly on Kelly’s latest filings. However, given the severity of the accusations—including corrupt officials, gang activity, and an alleged failed murder attempt—the pressure is mounting on federal authorities to investigate.
If Stine’s story checks out, this case could rock the prison system, especially if prison staff are found to have encouraged or facilitated a plot to kill a high-profile inmate.
Final Thoughts
While R. Kelly remains one of the most controversial figures in modern music history, his claims raise serious concerns about inmate safety and corruption within the prison system.
Whether viewed as a desperate legal move or a legitimate cry for help, this latest twist puts a spotlight on the dark underbelly of prison politics—and the fine line between justice and survival behind bars.
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