The oldest daughter of R Kelly and his ex-wife Andrea is speaking out for the first time since multiple women made accusations of rape and abuse against the accused pedophile on the Lifetime docuseries Surviving R Kelly.
In a lengthy and emotional post that was shared on her Instagram page, 20-year-old Joann Kelly explained why she has remained silent about the allegations being made about her father while showing her support for the singer's alleged victims.
'The same monster you all confronting me about is my father.
I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house,' wrote Joann, who performs under the name Buku Abi.
She then explained her silence by stating: 'My choice to not speak on him and what he does is for peace of mind. My emotional state.
And for MY healing.
'I had to do and move in a manner that is Best Private University for me.'
Joann's mother Andrea, who participated in the Lifetime series, filed a restraining order against her ex in 2005 following an altercation.
One year later she filed for divorce, and in 2009 the split was finalized, at which point she claims Kelly chose not to be a part of his children's lives.
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Reality:L 'The same monster you all confronting me about is my father.
I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house,' wrote Joann Kelly (above)
Explanation: Joann, who performs as Buku Abi, said her siblings and mother 'would never condone, support or be a part of anything negative that [Kelly] does'
