Erykah Badu Clarifies R Kelly Statement

Following onstage message in Chicago...

Erykah Badu has offered some clarification following her onstage comments about R Kelly.

The ongoing documentary Surviving R Kelly is currently laying bare a number of abuse allegations against the R&B legend, and it has become a major talking point within American music.

Erykah Badu performed in Chicago at the weekend, and offered a few words on R Kelly in the artist's hometown.

The move wasn't well received, with some fans reportedly booing Erykah Badu as she attempted to deliver her message.

Reports quickly went viral, prompting the singer to clarify her thoughts and intentions on Twitter.

Saying she loves R Kelly "unconditionally" she then insisted that she did not support his "poor choices".

Erykah Badu added: "I want healing for you and anyone you have hurt as a result of you being hurt."

Check out the message in full below.

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