Throughout the past month or so, R. Kelly’s ex-wife of 13 years, Drea Kelly, has caught many side eyes from fans, for waiting 9 years to reveal claims that she was abused by Kelly. Now, Drea done had to up to HERE with the backlash because she has just gone OFF on fans and R.Kelly.
Drea Kelly Spazzes On Fans & R. Kelly
In a lengthy Instagram post, Drea had a few things to get off her chest. She started with this:
“First I’d like to say thank you to all my #DREAmers and those who support me on this journey. To the ones who come on my page to spew venom and #victimshame…you are by far the biggest supporter of my abuser. By you shaming me and any other victim, you’re helping the abuser accomplish their task of belittling, intimidating, and discounting all the abuse they’ve put the #victim and #victims through! PERIOD! No two ways about it. I almost allowed you and your hate to overshadow all the LOVE AND SUPPORT I RECEIVE. But you WILL NOT stop me from saving lives and giving hope to those who are where I was. I AM A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS! I am a #SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL ABUSE, *EMOTIONAL ABUSE* …PHYSICAL ABUSE, *ECONOMIC ABUSE at the hands of my EX husband.”
Drea then addressed her fear for coming forward and says she has vaguely mentioned the domestic violence claims prior to now. She also cursed out R. Kelly and her naysayers:
“For years I was fearful to come forward with my full truth. You trolls pass judgement and say that I never spoke of it before now, but clearly you have not been following me or my journey…if you look on my Instagram, you see where I HAVE POSTED several times about being a survivor of domestic violence. Just because your curiosity wasn’t satisfied DOESN’T MEAN my HORROR WASN’T REAL….like for real F*CK YOU AND HIM!
To my #SURVIVORS I LOVE YOU ALL AND WE GOT THIS! To the ones still I it YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You will get away I DID.”
To put that extra stank on it, Drea Kelly captioned her post with a quote from RHOA’s Nene Leakes:
“In the words of #neneleakes “I said what I said!”
Fans React
Even though Drea Kelly is adamant that she is telling the truth about the alleged abuse, after she posted her clap-back, many fans still question her motive. Some believe she’s still trying to gain fame from R. Kelly’s name, because she’s chosen to keep the name of the man she says abused her. Others supported her for speaking out:
nellynel****: But you’re still carrying his name…. but he’s so horrible 🙄 ppl like this make it hard for the true abuse victims and survivors.
tawakiahawkins: I appreciate u sharing I am a survivor myself may God Continue to bless u as y help others @officialdreakelly
jadesclose****: she need to throw that last name away!!!! Seems like keeping it would be a consistent reminder of the trauma & saying she earned it means she deserved everything he gave her including the abuse ….. Tina earned that name working & didn’t use it as a reminded of abuse she used it to make money & that’s ALL she walked away with… her earning power… idk what MRS R KELLY got going on but I hope she gets the help she need.
chi_devo: So proud of you! Stay strong!!
queen_te***: I’m a survivor….. You don’t wait 10yrs!! You been enjoying life! You knew he was freak before, during and after your marriage! Abuse isn’t for convenience its real! #domesticviolencesurvivor
kitkatgorg****: So traumatized, but you still got that last name 😞…
ILOSM fam’ chop it up with us on Facebook and tell us what’chall think bout this.
