R. Kelly: Road to the BET Awards 2013

R. Kelly's music achievements over the last year.

R. Kelly: Road to the BET Awards 2013 - R. Kelly continued his 20 year winning streak with the release of his 2012 LP Write Me Back.  And, as usual, R&B's big R stayed prolific, penning a tome, expanding his beloved hip hopera and rocking crowds nation-wide.  As one of the most important figures of R&B within the last 25 years, here's a look back at some of Kells's career highlights he's achieved while heading into the comig BET Awards.  (Photo: Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly: Road to the BET Awards 2013 - R. Kelly continued his 20 year winning streak with the release of his 2012 LP Write Me Back.  And, as usual, R&B's big R stayed prolific, penning a tome, expanding his beloved hip hopera and rocking crowds nation-wide.  As one of the most important figures of R&B within the last 25 years, here's a look back at some of Kells's career highlights he's achieved while heading into the comig BET Awards.  (Photo: Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

Fiesta, Fiesta - R. Kelly takes the stage to perform during day two of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Writing His Own History — July 1, 2012 - Always one for stretching his boundaries, Kells has recently released his eleventh studio album, Write Me Back, which celebrates the sounds of pop R&B of the last 40 years. He also pubiishes his much-anticipated memoir entitled Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

R. Kelly - Kells! Songwriter, producer and visionary R. Kelly is an R&B pioneer whose cross-generational appeal will surely bring together fans from all over. Expect nothing but pure brilliance when he hits the stage!Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Steppin' Late into the Night — July 24, 2012 - When R. Kelly performs on TV it's always an event. While promoting his latest LP, he performed the  single “Feeling Single” on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

R. Kelly - R. Kelly first met success as frontman for new-jack swing group Public Announcement before embarking on his own career with his stellar solo debut, 12 Play, in 1993.   (Photo: Donna Ward/Getty Images for Arise Made in Africa)

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The is For the Ladies — August 31, 2012 - Always one for giving it up for his female fans, Kelly announced his Single Ladies Tour featuring R&B singer, Tamia. As usual, the R&B icon plays to packed houses singing hits like "Bump 'n Grind," "Hotel" and "You Remind Me Of My Jeep."  (Photo: Donna Ward/Getty Images for Arise Made in Africa)

Going West — September 1, 2012 - The Japanese branch of retail chain HMV reveals Kanye West's Cruel Summer track list. And Kelly is featured alongside West on the opening song entitled "To The World".  (Photo: Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

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Going West — September 1, 2012 - The Japanese branch of retail chain HMV reveals Kanye West's Cruel Summer track list. And Kelly is featured alongside West on the opening song entitled "To The World".  (Photo: Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

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Trapped on Broadway — November 19, 2012 - As the drama of RK's smash serial opera Trapped in the Closet seemed destined for the stage we all saw this coming. After IFC premiered new editions of the series, Kelly announced that he's been made an offer to take Trapped to Broadway, adapting it for the theater.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Trapped on Broadway — November 19, 2012 - As the drama of RK's smash serial opera Trapped in the Closet seemed destined for the stage we all saw this coming. After IFC premiered new editions of the series, Kelly announced that he's been made an offer to take Trapped to Broadway, adapting it for the theater.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Grammy Love — December 6, 2012 - Kelly receives his 24th Grammy nomination, this time for Best R&B Album.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Grammy Love — December 6, 2012 - Kelly receives his 24th Grammy nomination, this time for Best R&B Album.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Rocking the Soul Train — November 25, 2012 - With 21 nods under his belt, Kelly surpasses Michael Jackson and Beyoncé for the title of most nominated artist in the history of the Soul Train Awards. He was up for Album of the Year and Songwriter’s Award.    (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Rocking the Soul Train — November 25, 2012 - With 21 nods under his belt, Kelly surpasses Michael Jackson and Beyoncé for the title of most nominated artist in the history of the Soul Train Awards. He was up for Album of the Year and Songwriter’s Award.    (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Healing Through Music — January 5, 2013 - A month after the December 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, R. Kelly wrote and released a tribute song for the victims. The song is called “I Know You Are Hurting.”   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Healing Through Music — January 5, 2013 - A month after the December 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, R. Kelly wrote and released a tribute song for the victims. The song is called “I Know You Are Hurting.”   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Still Trapped — February 19, 2013 - The saga of the closet continues as Kelly releases the latest  installment (chapter 23-33) of his hit hip-hopera, "Trapped in the Closet. And with it comes characters like  Rev. Moseley, Rufus, Twan, Randolph and Rosie.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Still Trapped — February 19, 2013 - The saga of the closet continues as Kelly releases the latest  installment (chapter 23-33) of his hit hip-hopera, "Trapped in the Closet. And with it comes characters like  Rev. Moseley, Rufus, Twan, Randolph and Rosie.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Igniting the Phoenix — April 13, 2013: - Kells makes one of the most memorable appearances at 2013's Coachella festival. Toward  the end a performamance by the rock group  Phoenix, R. Kelly came out singing the familiar refrain of his 2003 partystarting hit, "Ignition." Then Phoenix joined in to mash it up with with their breakout single, "1901."    (Photo: dpa /Landov)

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Igniting the Phoenix — April 13, 2013: - Kells makes one of the most memorable appearances at 2013's Coachella festival. Toward  the end a performamance by the rock group  Phoenix, R. Kelly came out singing the familiar refrain of his 2003 partystarting hit, "Ignition." Then Phoenix joined in to mash it up with with their breakout single, "1901."    (Photo: dpa /Landov)