Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American former singer, songwriter, and record producer.<!-- Do not list sex offender, convicted felon or sex trafficker as an occupation or identity. Discuss on talk page first to get consensus. --> He is credited with prolific commercial success in R&B, hip hop, and pop music recordings, earning nicknames such as "the King of R&B", "the King of Pop-Soul", and "the Pied Piper of R&B". In 2025, Billboard ranked him 9th on their list of "Top Greatest R&B Artists of all time.<!-- Do not employ shocking details for 'effect.' Maintain NPOV and allow readers to exercise discretion when navigating this document. --> Wikipedia