
November 1998: His album “R.” hit stores. February 1998: Kelly wins three Grammys for “I Believe I Can Fly.” January 1998: Hawkins’ lawsuit is reportedly settled for $250,000. 18, 1997: Tiffany Hawkins files a complaint against Kelly alleging intentional sexual battery and sexual harassment while she was a minor. The couple goes on to have three children: Joanne, Jaya and Robert Jr. The same year, he marries 22-year-old Andrea Lee, a dancer from his touring troupe. His song “I Believe I Can Fly,” from the “Space Jam” soundtrack, peaks at No. Kelly.” A month later, he incorporates Rockland Records.


(Aaliyah died in a plane crash seven years later, at age 22.) September 1994: Aaliyah’s debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number,” which Kelly produced, is certified platinum. The marriage is annulled months later because of Aaliyah’s age. The couple weds in a secret ceremony arranged by Kelly at a hotel in Chicago.

Kelly marries 15-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah D. Author Ian Falconer of 'Olivia' books for children dies
