Tank on R. Kelly: ” I Cannot Separate The Music From The Monster! My 3 Black Daughters Won’t Let Me”

After just declaring R. Kelly the King of R&B not too long ago, artist Tank has changed his tune.

The six-part docu-series Surviving R. Kelly has just concluded, and people are talking. We learned a lot.

While many are condemning Kelly and his actions, there re still many defending him for his music. Like many Black people prior to the series, Tank was one of them, but it is great to see someone publicly condemn Kelly after praising him.

Tank issued a pubic statement on social media. “A lot of artists, song writers, producers, record execs, etc are very confused as to how to respond to what they’ve seen and heard,” his post began. “We’ve all been inspired by this man. We’ve all been witnesses to his musical genius. We have shaped and molded talent we sign after his musical image. We’ve invested so much of ourselves into this man that it’s hard for us to let go. I no longer have that issue. I whole heartedly apologize for not coming to this realization sooner. I CANNOT separate the music from the monster! My 3 black daughters won’t let me.”

Tank continued on calling out the people who helped Kelly continue with these accused crimes and more. “What hurts even more are the facilitators around him. His team, his record company, the promoters, the radio stations! There has to be a line drawn. Enough has to be enough at some point. Who are we saying is worth protecting if we let this continue? I choose the lives of these young black girls! I’m sick to my stomach! Let me also say this! There are more men guilty of these crimes! Lets make sure none of them slip through the cracks every again! You are no king because kings don’t treat queens like this! #RnBMoney #TheGeneral”